Used NIKON 50 F1.8 AF-D LENS

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2023-01-25T07:17:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Light, sharp lens for my Nikon F100

Light, sharp lens for my Nikon F100. Autofocus works well too, what's not to love?

Chris S.

2022-02-14T11:27:16

Rated 5 out of 5

affordable and excellent lens

It is hard to get a bad 50 mm lens. Very please with this one, I use mostly for portrait photografy.

BETTINA M.

2022-02-08T18:19:04

Rated 5 out of 5

50mm Lens

Great lens so far. Still playing with it but glad I made the purchase.

Marney H.

2021-02-17T10:56:18

Rated 5 out of 5

nice little lens

I needed a prime lens to take photos with out flash in low light conditions. did not want to spend a lot of money. ( saving up for that nikkor 200-500mm ) did a test shot of a humming bird not bad . the lens will do what I want it for. good value.

donald c.

2021-02-10T09:13:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy with purchase

Great price, fits my d610, does the job

JAMIE S.

2020-12-24T08:27:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Best lens for portraits

ANOOP N.

2020-10-27T16:16:18

Rated 5 out of 5

50mm F1.8D AF

it was exactly what i expected and performs beautifully on my D500.

LARRY V.

2020-09-16T08:37:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

I love the lens. Very comfortable and convenient to use and it works well. I ordered a new lens, but the box looks like it was a used one and no guarantee or instruction brochure were included.

Harold W.

2020-08-12T08:43:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens!

I originally bought this when I had a D850 on order, but some things changed and I'm currently using a Z7 with an FTZ. While the AF doesn't work, it works amazing with focus peaking. This is an amazing cheap lens for anyone looking for a cheap 50mm, or looking to replace the 18-55 kit lenses that this will far surpass!

MAXWELL B.

2020-07-26T08:56:15

Rated 5 out of 5

50mm lens

Great standard lens. I had only a week to use it but will review it later once I get a chance to use it more.

Jelena E.

2020-07-25T01:18:13

Rated 3 out of 5

Nikon D5600

Works great, but not on auto for D5600

ROSE B.

2020-07-18T17:05:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Recommended

Low cost lens, light and small, great optics. Just the way camera lenses used to be before zooms.

RICHARD P.

2020-06-21T12:20:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Portrait lens

I was happy to receive my lens so quickly. I am still learning how to use it but they also gave me a 90 day opportunity to access a professional regarding using my lens.

VERA C.

2019-11-10T19:03:36

Rated 4 out of 5

this is an awesome piece for portraits

this is an awesome piece for portraits. gives a great bokeh. im only giving it 4 because i did not realize it was AF and i was looking at AF-S.

Aleli B.

2019-11-10T08:46:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Good lens for the price

Great lens for the price! I am only a beginner and hobby photographer but it fit perfectly on my d3400 and I've been able to get some great shots with it. The open aperture lets in tons of light for darker shots and also allows for an excellent bokeh effect.

Jacob A.

2019-09-11T19:54:14

Rated 4 out of 5

Good street photography lens at 1.8

Good lens but later found it cheaper

Stephen G.

2019-06-06T13:33:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressed by knowledge of their products and professionalism.

Can’t comment on the lens because I bought the wrong one! Customer service was the best. We arranged for an easy return and credit refund. Then they recommended the correct lens and then took care of the purchase. No hassles, no frustrations...Everyone was professional and we even had some fun. I feel I purchased a quality product for a fair price.

William S.

2019-05-10T12:09:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Nifty little lens and price

I love this little nifty 50. Much better quality photos and low light capability than the kit lens. I love the small size too. It streamlines the size and weight of the D7200 making it much more comfortable to walk around with. This is a nice portrait lens for the DX format. I alternate between this and the 35mm prime for most of my shots.

Paul H.

2019-04-08T17:22:56

Rated 4 out of 5

Great lens for this price point

Super sharp for an inexpensive lens. Used this lens or three years for print newspaper.

LORI C.

2019-03-27T14:16:53

Rated 4 out of 5

A good lense, and incredible for the price

The image quality on my D750 is great. The auto focus isn't the fastest and it is a bit noisy, but for the price, it is an awesome lens. I have so far only used it indoors for pictures of my newborn son. F1.8 is not very sharp, but definitely usable.

Greg S.

2019-03-14T17:21:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Very Hard To Beat

This lens rocks for the money! I'm not a pro photographer, but I worked in a camera store for two years during college, and studied a year of 35mm/4x5 view camera photography while attending college for my art degree. It is really hard to fault the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D. On my D610, the pictures are really, really sharp, and the colors are vibrant. Auto focus is fast and accurate. If you use something nicer like a D810, it should still work very well. If I owned a D850, then I might consider something with a little more resolve power, but this lens would still be a great backup.

Marion M.

2019-01-04T13:09:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens For Price

I love this lens. I started photography out with a Tokina 2.8 wide angle, and really needed a prime lens for everyday shots. This lens does exactly what it should for the price.

Angel F.

2018-12-12T07:40:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Nifty 50

Compatible with F mount Nikon bodies and DSLR's aswell, although metering will have to be done manually. Bought these for beginning students to have them appreciate this classic focal length and wheen them from the starter kit zoom lens that comes with most cameras.

JAVIER C.

2018-12-10T11:28:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp as sharp can be

One of the best normal lenses for an FX camera

JERRY H.

2018-09-06T09:55:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon D7200

I'm very pleased with this lens. It takes great pictures.

JERRY M.

2018-07-12T08:44:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Yeah

I am really enjoying it

Susan M.

2018-06-14T10:12:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for the money

This lens is great for taking portrait and fading the background. I also use it on some products shot. I think anyone taking photos should have one of these. I am retired now and can' afford to buy some of the more expensive lens so I will use this with my other two lens. I have been using Nikon lens and cameras over50 years.

ACE M.

2018-05-01T09:59:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens!

This lens is great for low light shots. Focused when my other lenses hunted. Tack sharp until f22. A little soft. Focus is fast and quiet. Great lens for landscape, close up and fine detail, and portrait. I used one all the time when I shot film, but with digital I started out using short zoom and got lazy. This has brought back fun and challenges. I recommend buying one. it sure got me out of a jam shooting the interior of a building. Not as much angle of view as my telephoto, but I couldn't get the lens to focus and the images were soft. The 50mm saved my shoot!

JOHN P.

2018-04-23T14:02:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great on my d700

Love it, glad I bought it

JOSH A.

2017-08-24T10:51:55

Rated 1 out of 5

Nikon D7100 looking for a lens like 50 mm advertise as a lens for the D series.

It didn't fit like the Nikon USA lenses. The plastic was cheap, the mounting ring was hard to twist on my Nikon D 7100...I had to force the twist. It should be advertised as a non USA Nikon lens.

MARIA B.

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Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Mount

    Nikon F

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Lens Type

    Standard

  • Compatibility

    DSLR Cameras: Nikon D3x, Nikon D4s, Nikon D5, Nikon D500, Nikon D6, Nikon D610, Nikon D7100, Nikon D7200, Nikon D750, Nikon D7500, Nikon D780, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D810A, Nikon D850, Nikon Df

    Projection Lenses: Spiffy by Spekular Light Blaster

    Other: Horseman null, Thom null

  • Lens Series

    Nikon AF-D

  • Kit Style

    Base

  • MPN

    2137

  • Color

    Black

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    1.48 / 45cm

  • Distance Information

    No

  • Built-In Motor

    No

  • Fixed Focal Length

    50mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.8

  • Filter Size

    52mm

  • Angle Of View

    46°

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.15x

  • Aspherical Elements

    No

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    No

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    No

  • Dust Resistant

    No

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    6 Elements in 5 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7

  • Weight

    5.47oz / 155g

  • Dimensions

    2.5 x 1.54" / 63.5 x 39mm

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About NIKON 50 F1.8 AF-D LENS

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Great lens with many bonus capabilities

By BChanMan

This lens is the perfect portrait lens for indoor and outdoor use. 50mm Focal Length 50mm on an APS-C sensor translates to 75mm on a full frame. What this means for indoor people photography is that for capturing faces and expressions of one or two people, this lens is great. If you need to capture more of a subjects' body/clothing or 3-8 people, a 30mm - 35mm lens would be more suitable. f/1.8 - f/22 Aperture f/1.8 is a very fast lens. Nikon makes an f/1.4 50mm as well, but I recommen...

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Sick Bokeh-

By GaryLeo23

The optics are amazing on this glass. You cannot do better- especially for the price. I thought it quite fast for a 50 mm as well, something I've found a bit tricky.

Fast f/1.8 prime lens

Offering natural image rendering and exceptional sharpness, the AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D is a versatile, affordable prime lens. Extremely compact and lightweight—it weighs approximately 5.5 oz (155 g)— making it a convenient carry-around lens for nearly any shooting opportunity. Its aperture control ring enables smooth manual adjustments during Live View shooting, making it a great video partner, too. Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

Affordable, fast f/1.8 prime lens with manual aperture control.

Exceptionally sharp images

The AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D is as versatile as it is compact—perfect for travel, portraits and general photography. Its fast f/1.8 maxium aperture creates an attractive natural background blur (bokeh) and enables great low-light shooting. Produce consistently stunning visuals, indoors or out.

Natural, exceptionally sharp images

Performance in any light

The AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D is fast enough for shooting in most lighting situations without a flash—from dusk and dawn to dim indoor lighting. Its aperture control ring allows for manual adjustments during Live View shooting. Broaden your shooting opportunities.

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What sets the 50mm f/1.8D AF NIKKOR Lens apart is its exceptional combination of speed, precision, and portability, making it an essential addition to any photographer's kit. This high-quality prime lens is renowned for its wide f/1.8 aperture, which not only facilitates shooting in various lighting conditions but also achieves a beautifully shallow depth of field for that professional-looking bokeh effect in portraits and close-up shots.

Crafted with versatility in mind, this lens is ideal for a range of photographic pursuits, including travel, portrait, landscape, and street photography. Its standard 50mm focal length offers a natural perspective, closely mirroring the field of view of the human eye, which is why it's often referred to as a "nifty fifty."

The lens's advanced autofocus performance is attributed to Nikon's precise AF-D technology, ensuring fast and accurate focusing when capturing fleeting moments or dynamic subjects. However, it's important to note that this autofocus feature is not supported by certain Nikon cameras, including the D40, D60, D3100, D3000, and D5000 models.

In addition to its autofocus capabilities, the 50mm f/1.8D lens boasts a manual aperture ring, allowing photographers to exercise full creative control over their exposure settings. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who engage in macro photography or employ advanced techniques such as reverse mounting for close-up imagery.

Image quality is uncompromised with this lens, delivering sharp, crisp images with minimal distortion and vignetting. The optical design includes 7 aperture blades that contribute to the lens's pleasing bokeh quality, ensuring that out-of-focus areas are rendered smoothly and evenly.

Constructed to be durable and reliable, this lens is encased in a lightweight body that makes it an excellent travel companion. Despite its compact size, it doesn't compromise on performance, offering advanced features that cater to both amateur and professional photographers alike.

In summary, the 50mm f/1.8D AF NIKKOR Lens is a high-quality, durable, and versatile choice for anyone looking to elevate their photography. Its wide aperture, reliable autofocus, and compatibility with a range of Nikon cameras make it a valuable asset for capturing stunning, detailed images across various genres.

NIKON 50 F1.8 AF-D LENS Features

  • An affordable Nikkor that combines the ease of autofocus operation with advanced Nikon optics.
  • Ideal for scenery or full-length portraits.
  • Weighs only 5.1 ounces.
  • Stops down to f/22 for additional depth of field control.

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