Review 2 of 10
Price Paid:
$35.00
from online Summary: For the price, this is "pancake lens" a very good lens. Strangely it is really compact, but that means there isn't much glass inside, but also means it's not complicated. So when Nikon made it and the results were good, you know it's going to last as it's not complicated and will less likely develop problems in the long run.
If you find a nice example, then hang onto it. Every photographer should have one.
There are other versions of this lens as well. There is the larger barrel version, AI and AI-s as well as the Series E. Larger barrel versions are longer and easily to control focus as the barrel is longer. I found the pancake has a slightly narrow focus ring which isn't rubberised. The longer barrel versions are just as good if not better in optical performance.
Series E is the budget model and i wouldn't recommend getting one over the other models, unless budget *really* is an issue. Build is not as good and performance isn't either.
Go get a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 manual, any one (apart from Series E), you deserve it! Strengths: Optical quality is professional grade
Durable metal casing
Price is budget!!! (£50GBP)
Virtually maintenance free as design is simple. Weaknesses: None Similar Products Used: Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 Series E
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AI, AI-s
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF
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