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Good Old Fashioned Fast Lens - For the $ a must ha, Sunday, 31 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
This lens is a must have. The 1.8 is awesome. I almost forgot how enjoyable these types of lenses were to use. It's almost like using my old 35mm film camera with a normal lens. The lens is great for portraits, close ups, and low light no flash photography. I have a D60, so the autofocus does not work with this lens. However, the green light in-focus indicator in the viewfinder works quite well and I actually kind of enjoy having total control over the focus. This lens produces sharp and vibrabant images. The build quality is excellent and for the money, this lens should be in your bag.
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Fab lens, Saturday, 30 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
I can't say enough about this lens. It's fab. I almost never take it off my camera. If you're on the fence about this lens now is the time to get off it quickly and buy it.
I did lots of research on this lens and everyone said it was a fantastic lens and I am not disappointed at all.
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Great lens for the price. , Saturday, 30 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
It's a good lens for starter portrait photographers. Keep in mind that it's a 50mm... may take some getting used to.
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I Love this little guy!, Friday, 29 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
You wont find a lens from Nikon that gives you more bang for your buck. If your new to prime lenses this a perfect first one to buy. It produces very sharp images and with an f/1.8 it comes in handy for low light situations. Of course build quality isnt professional grade, but if you decide you like using fixed focal length lenses you can always upgrade later (50mm f/1.4).
Its been a joy using this lens. No regrets of this purchase.
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Nikon 50mm 1.8D AF, Thursday, 28 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I received this lens a few days ago. I have read many reviews about it's speed and how fast this lens is. I have to go with the flow on this one. Since I haven't gone Digital, I tried this lens on my Nikon N80 film camera. It is extremely fast and sharp. The first shot I took was from my house looking down to the road. I set the aperature to 2.0 and got a shutter speed of over 1/5000 sec. This is as high as this camera can read using Iso 400 film, or any other. I reset to 5.0 and the car coming down the road at 50mph was frozen with great detail. Haven't tested indoor low light yet, but I am sure I won't be dissapointed. This is an integrated lens to use with Nikon film or digital SLR cameras. I almost feel guilty paying a hundred bucks for it. If you don't have it BUY IT!
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Great seller!, Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I love the lens. It works perfectly fine, and very well handled. Great seller! Thank you so much.
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Get it -- it is very AWESOME!!, Wednesday, 27 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
I have been using this lens for almost two years now, and absolutely love it! Like one of the reviews I read, because there's no zoom, you have to move back and forth and get your feet going; and people do wonder why I'm getting so close to them. But the end result is beautiful portraits, and colors come out beautifully. Stop doing your research and reading reviews -- just BUY IT!
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Steal this Lens, Saturday, 23 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
4.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Quite simply, this is the best item I have bought for my camera. Despite being around only $100, this lens has changed my approach to photography. Since buying the 50mm I have become much more aware of composition before while looking through the viewfinder. Taking away the ability to zoom not only improves the optics but also forces me walk around to intentionally get the shot I am thinking of. Honestly, buy this lens. I no longer feel the need to walk around with my camera bag at most times, instead I walk around Chicago with my D40 and my 50mm.
Pros: Extremely light weight, versatile, and highly reliable lens. Large, sturdy focusing ring. With the aperture at 1.8 it shots can be taken at under 1/60th of a second without the use of a tripod, great low-light functionality.
Cons: no AFS motor, only manual on the D40 (I bought this lens with this knowledge before hand and I am not disappointed. When upgrading to a higher grade camera this lens' value will only increase). Bokeh can be harsh at times. Low-light focusing can be difficult.
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Sharpest and my most favorite lens., Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
When I purchased this lens, I was nervous at the quality of it. I was from henceforth corrected on my speculations. This lens is absolutely fantastic for low light conditions. At $120 this lens gives clear, crisp images and does not disappoint. It is extremely portable, which makes it my favorite lens to travel with.
Just recently I went to Arizona and California. This lens was used 90% of the time. My 55-200mm lens couldn't handle the low light situations I wanted to shoot.
There is no auto-focus for my D40, but I do not care. I'd rather learn to focus my images and get a great shot through work rather than let my machine do all the work. Great learning tool for beginners into photography. aperture I would recommend this lens in any photographers gear. It's a must have!
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Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 Lens is a MUST, Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.3
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
4.0
This is a very nice lens, it's very sharp, and it's very comfortable on the Nikon d40. However, you can't autofocus with it on this camera, which makes it a major bummer. However, i gave it a five star review because it can work on my old film camera, which is a plus. Plain and simple, it's a sharp lens which you can't get anywhere else
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Fast, excellent lens for low light and portrait sh, Friday, 15 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.5
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
I purchased this lens to replace the disappointing Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX that I purchased first. I wanted a prime, low light lens that produces sharp, accurate pictures in low light. This lens fit the bill, and at a price that makes this lens a steal. There are so many positive reviews on here that there isn't that much I can add. However, a few notes:
This lens looks quite funny on a large DSLR body! The lens is short and compact, and people sometimes have funny reactions when they see how small the lens is. A professional quality lens doesn't necessarily have to be large, and while this is a plastic, inexpensive lens, it performs as well or better than `higher quality' lenses that I own.
Many of the best portraits that I have taken were with this lens. The conversion factor to 75mm on my D80 is actually a benefit for portraits. The pictures of my wife and family that I have up in my office and my home were virtually all taken with this lens.
Don't think about it, if you need a lens in this focal range that will not disappoint, buy it!
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Best Carry Lens for Non-S Nikons, Friday, 15 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Though the 18-55mm kit lens has a useful range, it's twice the size of this lens and much slower. For the majority of my shooting, which is indoor low light, photojournalism and portraits, This lens can't be beat for the price! If I want to shoot landscapes, I throw on the kit lens, but you'll find this 50mm on my D50 90% of the time. Buy this lens!
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Nice sharp lens, Thursday, 14 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
This lens is amazing in low light. If you aren't quite ready to spring for the 1.4 lens, this lens is a bargain.
If doesn't auto-focus on our D40 but we knew that going in.
Great lens for portraits. We love it, especially indoors.
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Good product service, Thursday, 14 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
The item is all they said it would be and the service was excellent. Thank You
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Great Product, Sunday, 10 August 2008
Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
4.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
This is an excellent product, especially given the price.
The one thing to keep in mind is that the lens does not have Automatic Focus with the Nikon D40. You will have to manually focus it.
