Nikon AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor 35mm Primes
Nikon AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor 35mm Primes
|
[May 23, 2000]
Wendell Frank
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
Strength:
It's sharp, with good contrast. Inexpensive, readily available, even on the used market.
Weakness:
At this price (less than $100, with US warranty), I'd be hard-pressed to find any fault with it. I got this lens used from a pro who hadn't even used it. Being a pro, and seeing his other equipment, I was surprised to see that he had gone with the 50mm 1.8f vs. the 1.4. After having used it, I'm wondering if perhaps he didn't know something. That extra .4 of aperature does cost $150. This I know. Customer Service Haven't used. Similar Products Used: The only other 50mm lens I have is a Yashica, and the Nikkor beats it hands down. |
|
[May 16, 2000]
Mike LePard
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
Strength:
For all around general photography you just cannot beat this lens. It is light enough to pack away for a trip, focuses really quickly on a moving subject and is a joy to use even in manual. The f1.8 is really nice to get some great people pictures with a blurred background. The contrast is excellent (Phoenix brand lenses also gives the exact same contrast). The 52mm filter will also fit on the Sigma 24mm and many other primes.
Weakness:
You really have to rediscover non-zoom, non-auto crop photography. Its takes time, but is worth it. See my comments on the Strenghts and Weaknesses. For less than $100 USD, you get a really really fine lens that is inexpensive. You really could be happy just owning this lens. Customer Service Never had a need to use. Bought my lens used for $80 USD. Similar Products Used: Phoenix 60-300mm f4-5.6 |
|
[May 13, 2000]
Steve S
Expert
Model Reviewed:
AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
Strength:
This lens has two basic strengths: 1) It produces excellent images due to its sharpness and contrast. I think this new AF 50mm is a better lens than my old 50mm 1.8 AI lens. 2) Its inexpensive for what you get. At $99, you can't argue with this one.
Weakness:
-Its not a D lens. But that doesn't seem to hurt it too much. I bought this lens because I didn't have an AF 50mm. I just went AF 2 years ago, and needed one. I have less use for my F3 and FM at this point as I have a better and more versatile system in AF. I recommend this lens as the first prime Nikkor lens to have in your bag. Customer Service Never used it, but I love Nikon's 5 year warranty. Similar Products Used: -50mm 1.8 AI |
|
[May 04, 2000]
Nony Bustamante
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
Strength:
Very sharp, relatively cheap lens.
Weakness:
Not as well constructed as old AIS lenses. Mechanical construction is also not at par with AIS lenses. The 50mm f/1.8 is a great all-around lens, and is cable of producing tack sharp 8"x10" images. It is also a rather versatile lens, and is good lens for full-length portraits where it provides a very natural perspective. It has better flatness-of-field than the more expensive 50mm f/1.4 Nikkor, and can be used for document copying. It can also yield good magnified images when used with Nikon extension tubes. It is usually the only lens I take along on long trips (when weight poses a limitation). It is well worth the price and is a must have for true Nikon enthusiasts. Customer Service Never needed service since purchase. Similar Products Used: Various Nikkor AIS and Nikon Series-E lenses, Minolta MD lenses. |
|
[Apr 15, 2000]
Anthony
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
Strength:
This is a great if not excellent lens. At 1.8 it is the fastest lens I have; it has good contrast, good color rendition, light weight, and east to focus manually.
Weakness:
Somewhat noisy autofocus, but easily remedied through manual focus. Not a D lens. Great first lens to learn the fundamentals of photography. It really allows you explore the creative aspects that a zoom lens doesn't. Great low light lens. Although this is not a D lens, it is an excellent lens to own at almost a third of the cost of the f/1.4D and at about $100, you can't go wrong. Customer Service Not needed. Similar Products Used: AF Nikkor 28-105D IF |
|
[Apr 10, 2000]
J. Courtney
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
Strength:
Very Good price, and good build. High quality lens. Great first lens for a new photographer.
Weakness:
A bit small to handle sometimes, especially when manual focusing on my N90s. not a D lens This is a great lens, especially for beginers. If you are more serious go with the f/1.4 it is a little bit higher quality and a D lens Customer Service Never needed Similar Products Used: None |
|
[Apr 02, 2000]
Jiyang Chen
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
Strength:
This is a fine lens. I got this lens together with the F100 and it works great. It's very very cheap at $98. It's also very sharp.
Weakness:
Loud focusing. Cheap construction. This is a great lens for all kinds of photography, whether you are a pro or a beginner. A+. Customer Service None Similar Products Used: 24mm f/2.8 |
|
[Mar 27, 2000]
Derrick Lee
Casual
Model Reviewed:
AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
Strength:
1) This lens is EXTREMELY sharp, especially when stopped down
Weakness:
1) It doesn't feel rock-solid. The 50/1.8 probably has the best sharpness/cost ratio in the Nikon lineup. If you have any use for 50mm, and you're a sharpness freak, this lens would be perfect. Similar Products Used: zoom's covering this range, other Nikon primes. |
|
[Mar 24, 2000]
Lei Jiang
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
Strength:
Top optical quality, not bad build quality for a AF lens. Light weight, Low light condition ability. Cheap.
Weakness:
None A must have lens for Nikon User. Customer Service Don't need that. Similar Products Used: from 24mm to 105mm nikon prime lens |
|
[Mar 03, 2000]
Cliff Warren
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
AF50mm f/1.8 Nikkor
Strength:
fast, sharp, cheap, small, all the things that people have mentioned here
Weakness:
none This lens would be a must have at three times the price. Customer Service not needed Similar Products Used: many |