Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm/1.8

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 311 reviews of Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm/1.8. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and reliability. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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On average, users rate this product 92/100 and experts rate this product 80/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm/1.8 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the size.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Nikon 50mm f/1.4 D AF Review Round-Up

Similar to its cousin (AF 50mm f/1.8 D) the Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4 D is a very good performer. At f/1.4 the contrast is a little on the low side and the borders may be a little soft but from f/2.8 & up the performance is really superb. Distortions are...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Nikon 50mm 1.8 AFD lens - ThinkCamera Reviews

Think Camera has posted their review of the Nikon 50mm 1.8 AFD lens where they give it a rating of four stars out of five. In their review they recommend - 'Don't let the low price and plastic body put you off - this is a pro lens that you can use all...

Agreed - as a short tele/portrait lens on a DX body, this shines

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Jonathan Ryan (thinkcamera.com)

Nikon 50mm 1.8 AFD lens

Amazing quality at this price - find out why this tiny little plastic lens is one of our editor's favourites.

Amazing sharpness in a small compact lens. Fast aperture for low light shooting.

For a pro lens this is slightly plasticky

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Superb Replacement of the KIT lens

KIT lenses do not do the cameras that they come with justice. This is the equivalent of 75mm on a crop sensor if you aren't using a full frame camera. Fantastic for indoor shots/portraits of any kind.

Fast auto focusing Excellent Bokeh Fantastic Image Quality, much better than KIT lens Great low light performance coupled with current generation Nikon cameras.

Twice the price of the equivalent Canon model. But I chose a Nikon camera for a reason, so that's ok.

Dec, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Superb Replacement of the KIT lens

Fast auto focusing ; Excellent Bokeh ; Fantastic Image Quality, much better than KIT lens ; Great low light performance coupled with current generation Nikon cameras

Twice the price of the equivalent Canon model. But I chose a Nikon camera for a reason, so that's ok

Dec, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent!

Was shipped in a safe box and arrived in a timely manner! This package arrived just in time for my birthday! The packaging was great. Everything arrived in one piece. The lens was attached with ease and I was able to use it right away. Came with a sun...

Shipping was fast. Amazing bukeh! Fast focusing. Quiet!

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Apr, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great for the price

This is an amazing lens for the price. You cant beat that. Took some portrait shots with this, the photos were amazing.

Clear and crisp photos, amazing video quality, great depth of field.

non yet.

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Good quality performance lens

Purchased this for D7000. Takes good quality sharp picture. Best value for money

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Can't beat the value

Fantastically crisp photos with pro looking depth of field (bokeh). Fast in low light with aperture of 1.8f, but slow to auto focus. I often miss the shot waiting for it to focus in low light. This has forced me to learn how to quickly manually focus,...

Fast, crisp, and clear photos. Great depth of field at 1.8f.

Slow to focus in mid to low light.

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Lens

Great "starter" lens, not to expensive and helps you understand the basics.

For people who are buying this lens and compairing pricing, please make sure you compair the 50MM w/AF-S this lens is an update to 50MM w/no AF-S. This is a great all around prime lens, and before I read a review saying "It doesnt zoom" Prime/fixed...

Nothing.

Sep, 2011

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