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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens

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An affordable Nikkor that combines the ease of autofocus operation with advanced Nikon optics

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An affordable Nikkor that combines the ease of autofocus operation with advanced Nikon optics. Ideal for scenery or full-length portraits.

Through a 50mm lens subjects viewed with the camera appear about the same size as when viewed with the human eye, which is one of the reasons why 50mm lenses are called normal.

Weighs only 5.1 ounces. Stops down to f/22 for additional depth of field control.

  • Compact D-type normal lens
  • Coating: Nikon Super Integrated Coating for providing high-contrast image even with maximum aperture
  • Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
  • Closest focusing: 1.5 ft. (0.45m)
  • Filter Size: 52mm
  • Weight: 5.5 oz. (155g)

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens Reviews


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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens
 
4.6

(based on 154 reviews)

99%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (153)
  • Lightweight (125)
  • Easily interchangeable (101)
  • Consistent output (91)
  • Durable (73)

Cons

  • Slow focus (15)
  • Tough to attach (10)
  • Blurry focus (7)
  • Weak casing (5)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (98)
  • Portraits (65)
  • Night photography (64)
  • Sports/action (21)
  • Low light (20)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (80), Semi-professional (21), Casual user (11), Beginner (10), Semi-pro photographer (9)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (18)

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4.0

Would recommend this lens

By MommaBear

from Birmingham, AL

About Me Casual Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Indoors/Low Light
    • Landscape/Scenery

    Comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens:

    I bought this lens for just general snapshot type use. Indoors and outside. I got it because it is lightweight and easy to carry instead of carrying around the heavy lens that came with my D7000. So far, I am very pleased.

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    • No

    Comment on this review

     
    4.0

    LOVE IT!!

    By Qtboiz

    from Tx

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens:

          Love it love it

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

          Comment on this review

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great lens at a great price.

          By kwongphotography

          from Hayward, CA

          About Me Pro Photographer

          See all my reviews

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Consistent Output
          • Fast / accurate auto-focus
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Night Photography
            • Sports/Action
            • Weddings/Events

            Comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens:

            Given the low price you wouldn't think that this is a very good lens. The reality is that this is one of the sharpest lenses you can get for a Nikon camera at any price. Unlike the newer and more expensive 50mm lenses, this lens has no visible distortion. Unfortunately, this is not a very rugged lens, and certainly not a piece of equipment you'd want to bang around a lot, but if you're one of those people who obsesses about image quality and have a budget to keep, this is a must have lens.

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            • No

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            4.0

            Nice lite lens

            By Tonya

            from garden grove CA

            About Me Casual Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easily Interchangeable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • None yet

            Best Uses

            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Night Photography

            Comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens:

            Looking forward to taking some nice mountain landscapes this spring.

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            • Yes

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great Lense for the price

            By MH

            from Tennessee

            About Me Casual Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Consistent Output
            • Durable
            • Easily Interchangeable
            • Lightweight
            • Nice Bokeh
            • Rugged
            • Strong Construction

            Cons

            • Blurry Focus
            • Slow Focus

            Best Uses

            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Macro Photography
            • Portraits

            Comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens:

            Great lense for the price, it takes great shots but i am a little dissapointed that the AF feature does not synch with my camera. It is difficut to manually focus every time you move. This I do not like when trying to get children who move a lot. But all and all for the price it was a great deal, the shots are beautiful with a very nice blur to the background. I just cant wait to get a camera that it is compatable with.

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            • No

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            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Solid Buy.

            By Shot By Nesha

            from San Diego, CA

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Pros

            • Consistent Output
            • Durable
            • Easily Interchangeable
            • Fast / accurate auto-focus
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Concert Photography
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Night Photography
              • Sports/Action

              Comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens:

              Lots of people recommended this lens to me that are in my business of photography. I decided to try it out and was very pleased. The price is very reasonable as well, so that's a plus.

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              • No

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              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great lens for the price

              By Newfie Dog photographer

              from Wilburton, OK

              About Me Casual Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Consistent Output
              • Fast / accurate auto-focus
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens:

                  I'm new to using a DSLR. I wanted this lens to use in low light on my D7000 and to have something lighter than the kit lens it came with. So far I've been very pleased with it. I've taken close ups, indoors and out, as well as snapshots in various light, and landscape pics and they've all turned out very well.

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                  • No

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                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Fantastic Portrait Lens

                  By Fonfon the Photographer

                  from Fort Worth, Texas

                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent Output
                  • Durable
                  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                  • Lightweight
                  • Nice Bokeh
                  • Rugged
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                  • Tough To Attach

                  Best Uses

                  • Indoors/Low Light
                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Night Photography
                  • Sports/Action
                  • Video
                  • Weddings/Events

                  Comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens:

                  The lens provides great bokeh and is awesome in low lighting, especially for cameras that are not great in low light themselves. Consistently, when just shooting around for fun, my friends ask to see pictures i've taken of them and are amazed at how naturally professional the photos look

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                  • No

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                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Excellent lens for the money!

                  By T Gal's Photo-Shoppe Owner

                  from Nebraska

                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Consistent Output
                  • Easily Interchangeable
                  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
                  • Lightweight
                  • Nice Bokeh
                  • Strong Construction

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Indoors/Low Light
                    • Night Photography
                    • Weddings/Events

                    Comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens:

                    I used this lens with window light only and received amazing results. Definitely a must for wedding photographers.

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                    • No

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                    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    awesome clarity

                    By Vivian Leigh

                    from Georgia

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Clarity
                    • Consistent Output
                    • Easily Interchangeable
                    • Fast / accurate auto-focus

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Portraits
                      • Weddings/Events

                      Comments about Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens:

                      What I love most about this lens is the clarity and detail it captures. This lens is a steal and must have for any new photographer wanting a good foundation to begin shooting portraits, events, etc.

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