Product DescriptionA compact and fast lens that is perfect for travel and portrait pictures, as well as general photography / f/1.8D / 50mm / Compatible with 52mm Filters Stops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - My favorite lens
This lens is by far the best bang for the buck offered by Nikon. This is my favorite lens and is virtually glued to my D80. The DOF is super thin at 1.8 and the sharpness is amazing, even wide open. The speed of the lens really great and opens up a lot of indoor and low light shooting opportunities, especially when flash is not allowed or inappropriate.
This lens does not auto focus on the D40, D40x, or D60, but if you're willing to use manual focus, it will still be well worth the ... Read More
Rating: - Best value in a Nikon lens
Hmmm.
Maybe I've just been around too long, dating back to the age of the prime lens. Years ago I read an article by the late, great Bob Schwalberg of Pop Photo. One of his monthly columns was devoted to the "nifty fifty" and I'll never forget it. Most SLR cameras of the time were sold with these as "normal" lenses. The angle of view on a 35mm camera was about the same as the human eye at 47 (or so) degrees and they had some characteristics of both a tele and a wide angle, plus the ... Read More
Rating: - A must have lens.
A fast prime lens is a must have in any camera bag. It is nice to have in low light situations where you can't/don't want to use a flash. Sharpness is satisfactory wide open but at f4 and above I find it gets very sharp.
If you are willing to spend more money you may want to look into the Nikon 35mm or Sigma 30mm f1.4 especially if you are using a DX camera body. The 30mm will get you closer to what a 50mm lens would be on a FX body.
It's also a good learning tool, there ... Read More
Rating: - Great Lens for the money...
Good indoors and low light conditions..No zooming here so you physically must move to or from your target. On my D80 this 50mmm acts like it magnifies..I beleive it't the equivalent of a 80mm...
Rating: - Believe the Other Reviews
I recently purchased this lens based on other reviewers. It is a great lens for a great price. It does have limitations as far as tight spaces/indoors. I have used it nonstop for kids, portraits, outdoors, etc. The pictures are razor sharp and I am not disappointed.