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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | 50.00 |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
Camera Lens Description | 50 month |
About this item
- Fast, upgraded f/1.8, compact FX format prime lens. The picture angle with 35 millimeter (135) format is 47 degree and the maximum reproduction ratio is 0.15X
- Focal length 50 millimeter, minimum focus distance 1.48 feet (0.45 meter)
- Newly developed optical system with aspherical lens element, exclusive Nikon silent wave motor (SWM)
- M/a focus mode switch, filter thread 58 millimeter, autofocus: Yes. Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera lens mounting flange): Approximately 2.83 inches diameter x 2.01 inches
- Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on both fx and dx format d SLRS
- Lens not zoomable
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For portrait photography | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
Auto focus | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 | — |
Picture quality | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.9 |
Quality of material | 4.7 | 4.2 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Durability | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.6 | — |
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lens type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F (FX) |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Screw drive from camera | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
max focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 2.09 x 2.83 x 2.83 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.5 ounces |
ASIN | B004Y1AYAC |
Item model number | 2199 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #10 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 24, 2011 |
Department | mens |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
Country of Origin | Spain |
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What’s in the box: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens, 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, HB-47 Bayonet Lens Hood for AF-S 50mm f/1.4G, CL-1013 Soft Lens Case, 5-Year Warranty (1-Year International + 4-Year USA Extension).
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Customers like the high quality of the lens, saying it's a high quality lens for the price. They say the autofocus is quiet and fast, making it easy to take sharp photos. They appreciate the value for money, saying that it is a great purchase with a hood and soft fabric pouch. Customers also like the performance of the product, saying the lens works like a charm and does well with APS-C sensor cameras.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a high-quality lens, with great build quality. It is suited for most amateurs who don't want to spend a lot of money on a 1.4g and pro lens. The lens is practical for work and is excellent for outdoor and indoor family photos. The optics are far above their expectations and it takes very specific pictures.
"...issues, I can definitely say that the lens itself felt built pretty well for the price...." Read more
"...functionality and image quality are excellent and the build quality seems high, this lens feels less significant than the heavier higher-end lenses...." Read more
"...It was an excellent purchase for my purposes; outdoor and indoor family photos, pet photos, low light street shots, and senior portrait photography...." Read more
"...the G really brings to the table is curved aperture blades, better construction, sharper corners, quieter autofocus and instant manual override..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that the photos are tack sharp, and crisp. They also appreciate the super bokeh and the great color/contrast. The functionality and image quality are excellent, and the build quality seems high. They get plenty of high-quality, interesting shots with this lens, and it has a nice epoxy-sprinkled finish.
"...The autofocus responded quickly and crisply without much hunting at all...." Read more
"...Although functionality and image quality are excellent and the build quality seems high, this lens feels less significant than the heavier higher-..." Read more
"......" Read more
"...However, the bokeh is nicer, you can shoot a 2/3 faster in low light, and you have a shallower depth of field...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it is well worth the price and a great purchase.
"...lens for the beginner and enthusiast alike that's offered a very reasonable price.-- OLD REVIEW --..." Read more
"...possible to get an excellent Nikon FX-format prime lens at such a low price? Yes it is!..." Read more
"...delivers a class-up set of optics and great handling all for an incredible price." Read more
"...This Nikon lens is a great purchase, with hood and soft fabric pouch included. Highly recommended!" Read more
Customers like the focus of the lens. They say it's very fast on the focus, the autofocus is quiet and fast, and the material is durable. They also say that the autofocusing is quiet, and they have had no problems with it not autofocusing when attaced to their D90. The new version will also allow you to manual focus right from the lens ring, and that the fast aperture can produce pleasing bokeh. They mention that the SWM focus is a bonus for those that have bodies, and it'll allow you a good stop.
"...The autofocus responded quickly and crisply without much hunting at all...." Read more
"...is curved aperture blades, better construction, sharper corners, quieter autofocus and instant manual override focus...." Read more
"...Super bokeh, great color/contrast, fast AF speed, great build quality for the price....I'm addicted to fast glass and this lens is just what I..." Read more
"...It's fantastic. The quality is perfect for portraits. Perfect for getting that sharp focus on your desired target!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that it works well on a crop sensor camera, the focus and the actual performance of this lens is so awesome. They also say that it reads well with all their cameras and that it's great for portraits and action shots. Some customers also appreciate the good wide-open performance, the good quality, and the practicality of the product.
"...first Nikon prime lens I've had in a while, and I am completely satisfied with its performance on my Nikon Z6 using the FTZ adapter...." Read more
"...impresses me is the ability to shoot wide open and achieve far above average performance; that little aspherical element is hard at work here...." Read more
"...I'm so glad I bought this lens to accompany the camera! It's fantastic. The quality is perfect for portraits...." Read more
"...It works surprisingly well for portraits and action shots. I will include some photos as soon as I process them...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is extremely sharp at f/4, and increases sharpness at wide apertures. The corners are also sharp, and the lens is quieter.
"...Once I stop down to around f/2.8 or so, it actually gets surprisingly sharp for such a cheap lens...." Read more
"...to the table is curved aperture blades, better construction, sharper corners, quieter autofocus and instant manual override focus...." Read more
"...down a bit (f/2.2-4) the optics are far above my expectations; sharp everywhere, punchy contrast, and gorgeous bokeh...." Read more
"...been using these for many years (I own two identical ) … absolutely love the sharpness, value , it’s light and pretty clear… If I only had one lens,..." Read more
Customers like the portrait of the camera. They say it's excellent for portraits, basic scenes in the city, and shooting video. The autofocus feature is superb, and it fits most of their family photo needs. The focal length makes it great for landscapes, portraits, and street photography.
"...Perfect for portraits. The 1.8 aperture allows for amazing boca in your shots. Can't go wrong with this lens for the price." Read more
"...Excellent for portraits, landscapes and just an excellent general lens. If you get this, you will pull it out more often than you think...." Read more
"...than the kit lenses, and it's standard focal length makes it great for landscapes, portraits, street photography, and as a general "walk-around" lens..." Read more
"...It’s very versatile and is capable of shooting landscapes, portraits, and anything in between...." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the lens. They say it's really good in low-light, and they never have to use a flash. The 1.8 aperture is perfect in low light situations, and it lends itself to some great bokeh effect. The lens delivered the perfect glow of the tree lights, with families in focus in front of it. The pouch, lens cap, and shield to prevent excess light from causing unwanted effects in their photos. The product really blurs out the background and has excellent bokkeh.
"...having used the f/ 4 stock zoom lens for a year, I'm impressed with the low light ability of this considerably faster 50mm prime lens...." Read more
"...a 5 year warranty, a nice carrying pouch, lens cap, and shield to prevent excess light from causing unwanted effects in photos...." Read more
"...a very visible white plastic ball that looks great and is nice for low-light shooting...." Read more
"...Two, the f1.8 maximum aperture means you can take nicer shots in dim light without resorting to flash - and that maximum aperture means you can also..." Read more
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After a good deal of time using the 50mm f/1.4D, I decided that I wanted to pick up a quieter auto-focus lens so I decided to give the 50mm f/1.8G another shot. I'm pleased to say that the experience has been much better this time around.
On my D810 and D850, it's still not wicked sharp wide open, but few lenses are on those camera. Once I stop down to around f/2.8 or so, it actually gets surprisingly sharp for such a cheap lens. I won't get into color rendition because it seems rather pointless given how much the colors get changed anyway during post-processing. Overall, I find the rendition of the lens to be rather clinical, which is to say that it's seems to focus more on accurately recording the scene in sharp detail rather than imparting "character" as some other lenses tend to do. I find this to be a good thing in a 50mm since the focal length itself tends to be one that most photographers would consider to be the "normal" focal length.
Overall, this lens has been a joy to use this second time around which makes me wonder what was going on with that first copy. Maybe it got knocked around during shipping? I don't know. Either way, after experiencing what this lens is capable of offering, I felt compelled to come and update this review because it really is a great lens for the beginner and enthusiast alike that's offered a very reasonable price.
-- OLD REVIEW --
Given all of the positive reviews, I probably just got a bad copy, but the lens was just unacceptably soft for me which I didn't expect since it flies in the face of most of the reviews I've read about this. As far as I could tell, it wasn't a front or back-focusing issue as micro-adjustments didn't seem to help at all and in order to get my copy as sharp as I wanted, I had to stop it down to f5.6, which just completely defeats the purpose.
Ended up returning it and trying out a 50mm 1.4D which I just decided to stick with. I know I could have exchanged it and it probably would have been fine, but the whole experience just left a bad taste in my mouth.
Aside from my particular issues, I can definitely say that the lens itself felt built pretty well for the price. A lot of people like to cry about how they don't make them like they used to—which usually just means that they don't make them out of metal anymore—but plastics have come a long way over the years and definitely have plenty of benefits. Most of the people that make this complaint just miss that hefty feeling, which is more of an argument of personal preference rather than an argument of the objective merits of the materials used. All materials have their pros and cons, but the materials used to construct this lens seemed more than durable enough while having the benefit of being lightweight.
The autofocus responded quickly and crisply without much hunting at all.
All in all, given the low cost of the lens, it's worth at least trying out. You'll probably have better luck than me.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2016
After a good deal of time using the 50mm f/1.4D, I decided that I wanted to pick up a quieter auto-focus lens so I decided to give the 50mm f/1.8G another shot. I'm pleased to say that the experience has been much better this time around.
On my D810 and D850, it's still not wicked sharp wide open, but few lenses are on those camera. Once I stop down to around f/2.8 or so, it actually gets surprisingly sharp for such a cheap lens. I won't get into color rendition because it seems rather pointless given how much the colors get changed anyway during post-processing. Overall, I find the rendition of the lens to be rather clinical, which is to say that it's seems to focus more on accurately recording the scene in sharp detail rather than imparting "character" as some other lenses tend to do. I find this to be a good thing in a 50mm since the focal length itself tends to be one that most photographers would consider to be the "normal" focal length.
Overall, this lens has been a joy to use this second time around which makes me wonder what was going on with that first copy. Maybe it got knocked around during shipping? I don't know. Either way, after experiencing what this lens is capable of offering, I felt compelled to come and update this review because it really is a great lens for the beginner and enthusiast alike that's offered a very reasonable price.
-- OLD REVIEW --
Given all of the positive reviews, I probably just got a bad copy, but the lens was just unacceptably soft for me which I didn't expect since it flies in the face of most of the reviews I've read about this. As far as I could tell, it wasn't a front or back-focusing issue as micro-adjustments didn't seem to help at all and in order to get my copy as sharp as I wanted, I had to stop it down to f5.6, which just completely defeats the purpose.
Ended up returning it and trying out a 50mm 1.4D which I just decided to stick with. I know I could have exchanged it and it probably would have been fine, but the whole experience just left a bad taste in my mouth.
Aside from my particular issues, I can definitely say that the lens itself felt built pretty well for the price. A lot of people like to cry about how they don't make them like they used to—which usually just means that they don't make them out of metal anymore—but plastics have come a long way over the years and definitely have plenty of benefits. Most of the people that make this complaint just miss that hefty feeling, which is more of an argument of personal preference rather than an argument of the objective merits of the materials used. All materials have their pros and cons, but the materials used to construct this lens seemed more than durable enough while having the benefit of being lightweight.
The autofocus responded quickly and crisply without much hunting at all.
All in all, given the low cost of the lens, it's worth at least trying out. You'll probably have better luck than me.
This is the first Nikon prime lens I've had in a while, and I am completely satisfied with its performance on my Nikon Z6 using the FTZ adapter. After having used the f/ 4 stock zoom lens for a year, I'm impressed with the low light ability of this considerably faster 50mm prime lens. And of course the much shallower depth of field. If you already have a nice zoom lens and want to check out prime lenses, this 50mm f/1.8 lens is an incredibly inexpensive place to start.
I've had a chance to use this lens in bright sunlight and indoor gloom, and find the picture quality to be sharp, and of high quality in general (allowing for my skill level as a photographer). I haven't run any "tests" but distortion seems to be minimal, colors accurate.
Autofocus on this lens is par for the Nikon standard - not always the fastest to zero in on an accurate focus, particularly in lower light situations. This lens is quite light-weight, giving it a bit less heft than Nikon's higher end lenses. Although functionality and image quality are excellent and the build quality seems high, this lens feels less significant than the heavier higher-end lenses. Of course, the lighter weight is certainly nice when you are carrying the camera.
Overall, this is an incredible high-quality lens at an incredible price. If you have a Nikon Z or Nikon FX-compatible camera, you have no reason not to buy this lens right now. Not at this price.
The lens' focusing capabilities are not as fast or accurate as I'd hoped out of the box, but in all honesty that could be my inexperience at using it. I believe with time and use my shots will improve. It was an excellent purchase for my purposes; outdoor and indoor family photos, pet photos, low light street shots, and senior portrait photography. I've played with aperture, and have gotten some great shots with other lenses, but this lens makes it virtually impossible to not get a clear shot with a blurred background - exactly as expected. Additionally though, it can also take great landscape shots.
I like that this lens comes with a 5 year warranty, a nice carrying pouch, lens cap, and shield to prevent excess light from causing unwanted effects in photos. A touch expensive, but well worth it in ease of use and quality output for this intermediate DSLR hobbyist.
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UPDATE: 9/24/15
I used this lens for taking my daughter's Senior pictures. We went to three locations and spent 3 hours snapping over 300 photos. Much to my delight I ended up with about 20 really great shots, and when posted to Facebook my friends and family asked: "So who took them?" I know they were hoping to hear a name of a local professional photographer, but I was tickled to say '...it was me.'
Remembering that this lens doesn't have a zoom meant getting closer to my subject, but really produced some top notch photos. I shot in RAW and used Photoshop Elements 13 to edit. Overall, really pleased.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015
The lens' focusing capabilities are not as fast or accurate as I'd hoped out of the box, but in all honesty that could be my inexperience at using it. I believe with time and use my shots will improve. It was an excellent purchase for my purposes; outdoor and indoor family photos, pet photos, low light street shots, and senior portrait photography. I've played with aperture, and have gotten some great shots with other lenses, but this lens makes it virtually impossible to not get a clear shot with a blurred background - exactly as expected. Additionally though, it can also take great landscape shots.
I like that this lens comes with a 5 year warranty, a nice carrying pouch, lens cap, and shield to prevent excess light from causing unwanted effects in photos. A touch expensive, but well worth it in ease of use and quality output for this intermediate DSLR hobbyist.
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UPDATE: 9/24/15
I used this lens for taking my daughter's Senior pictures. We went to three locations and spent 3 hours snapping over 300 photos. Much to my delight I ended up with about 20 really great shots, and when posted to Facebook my friends and family asked: "So who took them?" I know they were hoping to hear a name of a local professional photographer, but I was tickled to say '...it was me.'
Remembering that this lens doesn't have a zoom meant getting closer to my subject, but really produced some top notch photos. I shot in RAW and used Photoshop Elements 13 to edit. Overall, really pleased.
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Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2024
En cuanto a calidad de imagen me gustó bastante, ojalá dure más que la cámara pero en definitiva lo compraría otra vez.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 27, 2024
En cuanto a calidad de imagen me gustó bastante, ojalá dure más que la cámara pero en definitiva lo compraría otra vez.
#IMAGE QUALITY:
This lens is hands down amazing. Paired with my D3200, it really does offer stunning photos. The autofocus is fast and accurate, however sometimes focus seems to stray from my subject. The first thing you will notice about this lens over the 1.8D is that color are so much more vivid. Because I had to manually focus with the 1.8D, photos weren't always tack sharp. This lens is very sharp. The best part about it is that its way sharper than the 1.8D at wider apertures. I mainly shoot from f2.2 - f2.8 and sharpness kills the 1.8D.
#BETTER BOKEH EFFECT:
Bokeh is the background blur you see in DSLR shots. Nowadays you can create a good bokeh effect using software itself. But trust me prime lens bokeh looks way more natural, accurate and PERFECT.So if you want that really smooth and creamy bokeh, this lens is the way to go.
#REASONS TO BUY
- takes PHENOMENAL portraits
-This lens does incredibly well in low-light situations, especially if you keep it at the lowest aperture and low shutter speed.
- Perfectly usable wide-open (unlike the 1.8D)
- Very sharp with The “SLR Look”
- Little to no flaring
- Excellent color reproduction and contrast
- True professional performance for very little money
- Built like a plastic tank
-Macro Photography: (hack:))reverse the lens and hold it near the body of the camera.
- Fits well in the hand and is very light
- Well thought out ergonomics
- Manual focus override of AF
- Great lens hood
Cons:
- Small amount of barrel distortion
- Only stops down to f/16 (the 1.8D went to f/22)
- Slight play in the manual focus (manual override makes up for this)
- Distance scale could be better
- AF could be faster
Overall the Nikon 50mm 1.8G is a photographer’s friend, offering speed, fun, creativity and awesome quality images. This lens is a versatile, quick reach companion for any photographer’s lens collection.I would highly recommend this if you are getting serious about your photography and also for casual shots.
Thanks for reading.I hope my review provided all the information for a well informed and wise purchase decision.
Hope it helps!
Regards
Abraham
Reviewed in India on January 22, 2017
#IMAGE QUALITY:
This lens is hands down amazing. Paired with my D3200, it really does offer stunning photos. The autofocus is fast and accurate, however sometimes focus seems to stray from my subject. The first thing you will notice about this lens over the 1.8D is that color are so much more vivid. Because I had to manually focus with the 1.8D, photos weren't always tack sharp. This lens is very sharp. The best part about it is that its way sharper than the 1.8D at wider apertures. I mainly shoot from f2.2 - f2.8 and sharpness kills the 1.8D.
#BETTER BOKEH EFFECT:
Bokeh is the background blur you see in DSLR shots. Nowadays you can create a good bokeh effect using software itself. But trust me prime lens bokeh looks way more natural, accurate and PERFECT.So if you want that really smooth and creamy bokeh, this lens is the way to go.
#REASONS TO BUY
- takes PHENOMENAL portraits
-This lens does incredibly well in low-light situations, especially if you keep it at the lowest aperture and low shutter speed.
- Perfectly usable wide-open (unlike the 1.8D)
- Very sharp with The “SLR Look”
- Little to no flaring
- Excellent color reproduction and contrast
- True professional performance for very little money
- Built like a plastic tank
-Macro Photography: (hack:))reverse the lens and hold it near the body of the camera.
- Fits well in the hand and is very light
- Well thought out ergonomics
- Manual focus override of AF
- Great lens hood
Cons:
- Small amount of barrel distortion
- Only stops down to f/16 (the 1.8D went to f/22)
- Slight play in the manual focus (manual override makes up for this)
- Distance scale could be better
- AF could be faster
Overall the Nikon 50mm 1.8G is a photographer’s friend, offering speed, fun, creativity and awesome quality images. This lens is a versatile, quick reach companion for any photographer’s lens collection.I would highly recommend this if you are getting serious about your photography and also for casual shots.
Thanks for reading.I hope my review provided all the information for a well informed and wise purchase decision.
Hope it helps!
Regards
Abraham