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2025-04-02T11:11:05
This Nikon 50mm f/1.8G definitely has the highest price-performance ratio. Small and lightweight. Great for portraiture, street, event, and wedding photography. The bokeh looks very soft and creamy at maximum aperture and takes a semi-round heptagonal shape when stopped down. Vignetting is heavy at maximum aperture but significantly reduced by f/2.0, and it is easy to fix in post-processing software. I enjoyed shooting with this lens in bright outdoor environments; it does a great job in challenging light. When you always keep the lens hood on the lens, you should have no problems shooting against very bright light sources. If you are looking for sharpness and AF performance, then get this lens. It is sharper than all of its predecessors, including the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G, at the largest apertures. I noticed distortion on this lens, but the more expensive primes, like the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G and 50mm f/1.4D, also have a moderate amount of visible distortion. This lens will work on FX or DX cameras, although I recommend using the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX for everyday photography on DX sensors instead due to the shorter focal length (the Nikon 50mm has an equivalent field of view of a 75mm lens when mounted on a DX camera)
MOONFLOWER A.
2025-04-02T11:05:57
This Nikon 50mm f/1.8G definitely has the highest price-performance ratio. Small and lightweight. Great for portraiture, street, event, and wedding photography. The bokeh looks very soft and creamy at maximum aperture and takes a semi-round heptagonal shape when stopped down. Vignetting is heavy at maximum aperture but significantly reduced by f/2.0, and it is easy to fix in post-processing software. I enjoyed shooting with this lens in bright outdoor environments; it does a great job in challenging light. When you always keep the lens hood on the lens, you should have no problems shooting against very bright light sources. If you are looking for sharpness and AF performance, then get this lens. It is sharper than all of its predecessors, including the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G, at the largest apertures. I noticed distortion on this lens, but the more expensive primes, like the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G and 50mm f/1.4D, also have a moderate amount of visible distortion. This lens will work on FX or DX cameras, although I recommend using the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX for everyday photography on DX sensors instead due to the shorter focal length (the Nikon 50mm has an equivalent field of view of a 75mm lens when mounted on a DX camera).
MOONFLOWER A.
2025-02-12T04:30:59
This lens is a great everyday versatile lense. The af is on point. Quick delivery and packages well. Great affordable price
HEIDI D.
2024-06-02T05:47:14
Perfect GO TO lens for all occasions.
Walter P.
2024-03-07T06:39:39
This lens captures beautiful photos that are crisp and vibrant!
SARA P.
2023-12-18T15:15:11
If your thinking about getting this lens, stop thinking and get it. I was amazed at how well it works with my Z5. You won't want to put it down. Excellent!
Joe B.
2023-10-14T15:56:20
Fabulous lens!! Tack sharp, beautiful bokeh and an excellent portrait & landscape lens!!
Kenneth H.
2023-08-13T05:20:33
Arrived quickly and in perfect condition. This lens is awesome and it goes with me everywhere. It's easy and straight forward and I would recommend it for novice photographers who need an unintimitating lens that will give you the courage to experiment and grow.
PATRICIA M.
2023-07-07T08:20:20
Great lens, and even better and faster service. The included ND filter on the sale was worth it a I eventually will get a stronger ND filter and this let me get an idea of shooting with it.
SANTANA A.
2022-12-30T10:10:47
Actually bought the Cannon 50mm
ALEX H.
2022-11-23T07:25:31
Great lens, for a decent price! Only putting 4 starts because it?s not my favorite, but that?s just because i want something a little more versatile.
TYLER A.
2022-09-30T15:31:50
Great prime lenses. Always one of my go too for weddings and protraits
Ashlie C.
2022-09-26T19:00:31
Great prime lens. Fast focus. Will always be one of my go to wedding lenses.
Ashlie C.
2022-04-14T02:01:56
perfect lens. to own
Wil j.
2022-04-08T06:31:07
Excellent lens, I love Nikon equipment.
Eugene C.
2022-03-11T13:49:55
Great lens and the bonus filters was a nice add on. As always Adorama staff were helpful on the phone and the goods were well packed and mailed quickly. This is why Adorama is my first spchoice in new camera gear.
PATTEN W.
2022-01-20T09:50:05
Light weight, great optics, perfect for my small room studio. Reasonable price, too.
BRUCE L.
2021-12-15T04:25:47
I use this lens on my Nikon D7500. The equivalent to a 75mm portrait lens. Sharp as a tack!
MIKE F.
2021-08-01T16:08:18
Nice lens keep it in my bag
Walter A.
2021-07-25T16:43:13
A must own lens that should be in every photographers bag.
BRANDON H.
2021-07-09T12:18:32
great lens
Frank G.
2021-07-04T09:29:05
This is probably my favorite lens. Really great bokeh.
ROGER B.
2021-02-24T09:32:22
It's been on my camera for the past year streaming videos. Great Lens
JAMES O.
2021-01-18T04:55:51
Awesome lense Pictures came out very sharp, great focusing it is my go to lense. Can’t wait to capture more images on this wonderful lense.
Charles P.
2020-12-20T03:34:07
I love this lens, it is always on my camera.
Breanna B.
2020-12-16T08:36:33
Such a useful and fun lens. The quality of picture is amazing
Nathan D.
2020-12-15T18:29:42
It's a great lens best indoors or low light. Fast auto cicus
Darryl E.
2020-12-10T07:02:25
Great lens, couldn’t be happier.
LOU R.
2020-12-01T18:40:57
I'm very pleased with my purchase of the 1.8x50mm lens. Focus is sharp and low light photos are very good. The only shortcoming I have found is that the field of view is a little narrow when it comes to panoramas. But I still prefer to use it as my all around carry lens. Yes I would recommend this lens to a friend.
Douglas H.
2020-11-19T13:48:52
Superb functionality, amazing results
Jonathan R.
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Nikon D6, Nikon D3, Nikon D700, Nikon D610, Nikon D750, Nikon D850, Nikon D780, Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, Nikon D810A, Nikon D5, Nikon D600, Nikon D800, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D3X, Nikon D800E, Nikon Df
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Aspherical
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Auto Focus
17.7" / 45cm
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50mm
f/1.8
58mm
FX Format 47° / DX Format 31°
f/16
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Super Integrated Coating
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7 Elements / 6 Groups
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6.6oz / 185g
2.8 x 2.1" (72.1 x 52.4 mm)
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Your digital SLR or mirrorless interchangealbe lens compact camera probably came with a lens--a zoom lens, no doubt. But one of the most attractive things about a digital SLR is the ability to change lenses.
* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.
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Models | $259.95 In Stock | SKU: NK3518UK MFR: 2183 K $219.95 In Stock | $296.95 In Stock |
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Compatibility | Nikon D3, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D4S, Nikon D5, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D700, Nikon D750, Nikon D780, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D850, Nikon DF | - | - |
Special Features | Aspherical | Aspherical | - |
Kit Style | Included Value | Included Value | Included Value |
Lens Type | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Filter Size | 58mm | 52mm | 52mm |
Fixed Focal Length | 50mm | 35mm | 40mm |
Lens Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
Better Than Expected
By NikonPro
This lens was recommended to me by my friend after I was complaining about shooting in low light for indoor sports. It is very inexpensive, so I bought it. I love this lens. It is so useful, and it has helped me produce some phenomenal pictures in low light. The depth of field has a very large range, so it is very versatile. The build is good, nothing special, just a standard plastic structure. The autofocus is accurate and fast; perfect for close-up sports. However, I use this lens now for s...
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Nifty Fifty
By TERRENCE C.
My first lens was a 50 and I never liked the perspective being neither here nor there. But with a wide and a tele zoom pair, it's useful to fill the gap. Also, sometimes you just need a faster lens. At the price, this will serve those purposes. The lens is small, light and easy to carry for those occasions. It's a shame Nikon doesn't put in VR but can't complain at the price.
While the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens may appear simple, it is packed with features that make it an essential addition to any photographer's kit. This lens, designed to work seamlessly with your DSLR, is perfect for capturing stunning portraits and everyday scenes with exceptional clarity and detail.
The 50mm focal length, equivalent to 75mm on DX format cameras, combined with a fast f/1.8 aperture, allows for the creation of images with a beautifully shallow depth-of-field. This feature helps your subjects stand out against their backgrounds, adding a professional touch to your photographs.
This NIKKOR lens is also a master of low-light situations. Its fast f/1.8 aperture ensures that even in less-than-ideal lighting conditions, your images will be imbued with a stunning brilliance. This makes the lens a reliable travel companion, ready to capture the beauty of your journey, come rain or shine.
The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens also excels in creating a natural background blur, or bokeh, at its wider aperture settings. Whether you're photographing portraits, food, or nature, indoors or outdoors, this lens will render a beautiful, natural depth of field in your images.
Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency, offering superior color consistency and reduced flare. The Aspherical Lens Element (AS) virtually eliminates coma and other types of aberrations, even when shooting at the widest available aperture. Coupled with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus, this lens guarantees tack-sharp portraits every time.
The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens, bundled with the ProOptic 58mm Filter Kit, is an invaluable tool for pushing your creative boundaries. With this lens, you can capture the world as you see it, in all its natural beauty and detail.
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