Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF
Last updated (08 January’13):
- Review by Mike
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF is a high-performance standard lens. The lens features 7 elements in 6 groups at Lens Construction with 045m/1.5ft Closest Focusing distance and has a filter size of 52mm. The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF weighs 7.9 ounces and it measures 2.5 inches in diameter, 1.7 inches long.
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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Reviews
Mike reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;
“Despite its shortcomings wide open, the 50mm f/1.4D is still a very versatile lens. It provides photographers the privilege of having decent shutter speeds in low light at a very practical focal length which is neither too short nor too long. “
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Joe Masucci reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;
“If you are considering getting into digital SLR photography then buy a Nikon D80 and this lens! The f/1.8 aperture allows for some low light shooting and the bokeh is great. I don’t own this lens, but, I have borrowed it to take some shots [ with my D300] and it is excellent. A great lens to learn dSLR photography.”
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Momentcorp reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;
“One of the “cheap” Nikkor’s you`d want to own. It might be cheap, but the performance of it, is far from cheap. Sharp and crisp, would describe the lens better. Overall the performance of this lens says buy one, you won`t be disappointed.”
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Nikondslrs reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;
“Putting the sharpness quality into the equation, this is one of the best lenses at this price point. The build quality is also decent and any travel photographer should have fun using the lens without being bogged down with quality issues.”
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Kenrockwell reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;
“AF is very fast on every camera. One full turn of the AF screw focuses the lens from infinity to 6 feet (1.8m)… If you need super sharpness and a fast aperture than choose this over a zoom at the same price.”
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Photozone reviews the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and writes;
” At wide-open aperture it is a little soft at the image borders and the contrast level is a little on the low side. However, at medium aperture settings the resolution figures are exceptionally high and surely a benchmark to beat. Distortions are negligible and vignetting is very well controlled. The build quality of the lens is very decent and the AF performance leaves nothing to be desired.”
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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Reviews
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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF User Reviews
Nice lens, fast shipping, | Rating:
“I use this for portraits and food photography. This is a sharp lens and I personally like the 50mm focal length on the APS sized sensors. I have owned this lens before (traded it in – big mistake!) – so I was pretty sure of what I was getting. Check out dessertpro dot blogspot dot com for sample pictures. “ – by Jose
Must-have lens for all photographers | Rating:
“If you need a lens for low light condition, this lens will do a great job. It absorbs more light in faster shutter speeds due to the wide aperture (f1.8). This fast lens is also good for “freezing time in a photograph” (not blurry images) and for portraits. The depth of field control is unbelievably amazing! Don’t think twice! Get this cheap yet powerful lens now!” – by German A. Om
Tack sharp, excellent value, | Rating:
“This is a highly recommendable lens. The distortion is minimal, the chromatic aberration is very low, the contrast is very high and the resolution is very high and the price is very low as you can see. You might say that you have a 50mm setting in your kit zoom lens. Your zoom lens will have the aperture of this one and it’s not going to be quite as sharp at best. “ – by M. Henri De Feraudy
Amazing Lens | Rating:
“I purchased this lens after reading so many good reviews and it exceeded my high expectations. The lens shoots fast and is super sharp!! A perfect point and shoot lens with the ability to make some extraordinary portraits. For $130… you cannot beat this lens. “ – by Matthew Ruggiero
Lovely lens for this price | Rating:
“Great lens. Highly HIghly recommended. The only down side is that I did not do proper survey before buying and its AF only works with nikons that have focus motors built in and not cheaper cameras like the D5000 or the D3000. Even with that and only manual focus, I get very nice results. I will, howoever, try to sell this and get a DX one.” – by Hassan Ali
Excellent – must have lens | Rating:
“A required lens for any photographer interested in expanding the quality and range of their photos. Delivers stunning close-ups and works flawlessly (AF) with my D70. Requires a different style of shooting due to it’s focal range and means more moving around to get the right shot. The small size and weight are also nice when handling the camera. “ – by cbeck44
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Sample Photos
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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Specifications
Lens making is an art – Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world’s finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens making, harder and harder, in their effort to provide the “glass” that makes the world’s greatest pictures.PRODUCT FEATURES:D-type lens design provides distance information as part of flash and ambient light exposure processes;Classic normal lens provides speed and compact design;Multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting;Exceptionally lightweight and compact – ideal for travel photography;Stops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control.
The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.8D is a high-performance lens with the following 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.
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