Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
A 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
specifications:
- Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
- Closest Focusing: 045m/1.5ft.
- Filter Size: 52mm
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.7 in. - Weight: 7.9oz.
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Reviews
I had just gotten into photography, my Nikon D90 is the first DSLR I have ever owned, and this is my first lens I purchased; although I have used a variety of other lenses including the 85mm, 105mm, and the 135mm. Maybe I am new to photography, but I find the 50mm easiest to use. I say this because I was used to my point and shoot, where I see an object, I can just bring the camera up to my eyes and take a picture. With the longer focal length lenses, I had to move much farther away. I know the “pros” reading this must be cringing, thinking that I should know which lens to use depending on how far away the object I’m trying to shoot is. Since I am just getting started, I am still trying to learn. I believe the 50mm is the same focal length as our eyes, so it is far more intuitive for a beginner like me. Since this lens is f/1.8, I can take some great sharp images even in a dark room, which I am very pleased with. For the price, this is the best lens anyone can get, and is a must for all beginners like myself to learn what type of photos you are most interested in, then buy more expensive lenses that will suit your needs.
In the beginning, I was deciding between this lens and the 1.4G, but I eventually decided on this one because of the price, since I eventually plan to buy the Nikon 105mm micro lens. I have never tried the f1.4 lens, so I cannot make a comparison, but I am 100% happy with my choice because I have gotten some great pictures in the worst light conditions that I would ever take photos in. Since this is a small and light lens, there is really no need for VR. I have naturally shaky hands, but due to the aperture and the D90’s wonderful low noise level even at iso 3200, I have still been able to keep the exposure fast enough to create sharp images. I think this lens is perfectly fine for taking no-flash images under museum lighting. So go out and get yourself this lens!! Plus, I heard all Nikon products will have a price increase of 2% or something by early next year, so I encourage you act fast.
