AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
This compact and fast, f/1.8 lens is versatile and perfect for travel and portrait pictures as well as general photography.
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AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
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Best Value
This is a very sharp lens. The large aperture really allows for creative control with depth of field and easier low light shooting. It is lightweight lens that focuses fast on my d80 and has a nice feel to the manual focus. I use it for portraits on my DX camera. I also use it for lower light nature shots and still life. It has very low distortions and nice color and contrast. It is a lens that belongs in every Nikon shooters bag. It takes up no room so no excuse (unless you already have a 50mm f1.4) it is just a great to have.
April 14, 2011
Sharpness is amazing
I love this lens the sharpness and amount of detail I can capture is just amazing.
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
April 14, 2011
wonderful
Great lens as long as your willing to do the legwork. Excellent value for the price, lightweight. Perfect for traveling and shooting portraits, landscapes, close-ups.
April 14, 2011
Fast, with control of depth of field
I use the lens on both a F100 body and a D70 body. The reduced field of view on the digital body makes it a good short telephoto. But the best aspect for me is being able to use a shallow depth of field. The lens is also relatively inexpensive. I use it almost exclusively when taking photos of my grandchildren. When I was younger, all I had re lenses were fast primes, but now some of the zoom lenses are f5.6 at the tele position. The 50mm f1.8 is filling the need for a fast lens for me.
April 14, 2011
AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D
I bought this sharp, excellent, fast and cheap prime for my DX D90 as mainly portrait and low light situation. It works on every recent Nikon DX or FX camera. Also distance scale is a nice feature to have. I love this lens and recommend this to anybody in photography using Nikon gears.
April 14, 2011
Solid little light lens.
Originally i had the 1.4 model that is lighter and built with less fluid movement. It was a nice beginner lense and I still have it and use it for my other Nikon. However when I purchased my 300s I went all out and made the effort for quality lenses with a good feel and movement. After I purchased my 1.8 I was so surprised at how the lense felt. Not just in my hand or in the camera, but when i was taking pictures and the controls. It was fluid and solid feel in the movement. Like the feeling you get when you close the door on a high-end auto. You know you are dealing with quality with this lens. The 1.4 model performed well enough, but because of the light materials it is build with, it does not have the quality movement the 1.8 does.
The difference is not in the movement alone, the pictures were amazing and really surprised me in difference between the two lenses. I'm not a pro photographer, so I can't elaborate on all the spec and logic behind the difference. I can only say that I love (LOVE) this lens. It is a great combo with my Nikon 300s
April 14, 2011
standard lens
for a fixed/prime, lens, this is a good one to have. the bokeh is great and perfect for portraits. not great as a lens to keep on your camera, taking snap shots, because the length is too long, especially on a dx body.
April 14, 2011
Great available light lens
One evening I left a meeting and walked home via the Inner Harbor. I took photos of the water front and the boats without flash and I had a collection of fantastic photos. When I flew back home from St. Louis last year in Detroit the pilot pointed out a beautiful skyline and I photographed it and the people on the plane were amazed.
As a result of owning this lens, I am looking to purchase the 35mm f/1.8 and the 85mm f/1.8 either later this year or next year.
April 11, 2011
Beautiful Photos
I got this lens a few weeks ago. I am amazed by how wonderful and elegant the photos produced by this lens is. And the price! WOW!!!
March 31, 2011
Great Lens for the Money
I have shot about 10 pictures with this lens and can tell already it is great! Color is excellent, Great in low light, excellent bokeh. A great portrait lens for DX cameras.
March 28, 2011
Accute sharpness and outstanding beautiful Bokeh
Not since the early 80's to 90's have I even peered thru a 50mm and that was a Korean made pentax mount from the film days.Today I received my Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D for my now discontinued but very good D5000. I am amazed at the sharpness and true to life angle this lens provides, and the delicious creamy bokeh. I researched the 1.4 vs 1.8 for 2 solid days and chose the 1.8 mainly because it was hitting close to 2/3rds less the cost of the 1.4.. I could not justify the small amount of light gathering capability for basically the same lens. Now maybe as my skills and I grow in photography I may find myself needing and wanting thatr little bit extra out of the 1.4, but for now this is good for me. My reason for this purchase was for my fathers wedding that he requested me to shoot, although I have never done a wedding... gotta start somewhere... However after test popping off a few I know this lens will do me and my father justice as it is a superb portrait lens and the bokeh once again is the best I have seen so far. The ability to get up close will also lend this lens a bravo for artsy type ideas, landscape, and low light, I think I like it already better than my 35mm AF-S f/1.8. I can see after firing off less than 20 photos that theres always going to be plenty of work for this little baby. I have a feeling I will be reaching for this classic frequently.
March 25, 2011
It stays on my D3100
Manual focus on my D3100 no problem.
I am getting some awesome shots with lens.
If I am shooting running kids I will go back to the kit lens for a few hours.. But I now leave this lens on the camera..
March 13, 2011
Nikons Gift to Photography Beginners
What can i say. Although I don't currently own one, I often look back at the pictures I made with this lens and wish that I'd kept it because its basically free used (100 bucks). It give you colorful and sharp images comparable to a pro level zoom at f/2.8 and stopped down its is as good as the best of them. Its lightweight and sturdy plastic construction is great. It has an aperture ring which is more than I can say for the 2 grand 24mm 1.4 G I own. If you are thinking about buying this lens and have a camera that it will autofocus on, you should buy.
March 2, 2011
Best Bang for the Buck - Period
Don't tell Nikon, but they are not charging enough for this lens. Works great with D7000 in low-light situations in which a flash would not work.
My favorite lens.
January 29, 2011
Great lens
This has been a great standard lens for my film bodies in the past. I would love to see an AF-S version for my DX bodies.
Dear Nikon - Please make an AF-S version of this!
January 18, 2011
best lens in the whole line up
you can spend more, but why? this is the sharpest lens for its price. there's a reason it's been in the Nikon lineup for such a long time..... they got it right!
pair it with a D700 and the night is yours.
January 2, 2011
Simply the Best
I purchased a month ago and it's my favorite lens. Great for portraits and close ups! Really responsive lens. It's a great investment! I am extremely happy with this lens.
December 30, 2010
Best Lens I have ever used
Holy Cow.........The Other Reviews were Right On....From the first picture during the day to the last pictures at twilight WOW....I still cannot believe the Clarity and Color....I was going to buy the Nikon D 3100 and sell my D70 , this lens saved me $550.00 and I can't say enough about the sharpness and contrast.......It's worth more then the MSRP
December 22, 2010
Best Little Lens Ever
I love this lens and have used it for years with my D50. It gets great sharp photos and it's super fast. The only issue is that it won't work with models like the D3000, D5000, or D3100 because they don't have a focusing mechanism in the body (the lens doesn't have one either which is why it's so cheap!). Make sure it works with your camera and you will never regret it.
November 21, 2010
Great Lens
This lens works great! I wanted a fixed lens but I had never used one and didn't want to jump into an expensive lens before I knew if I liked using them. This lens makes my images extremely sharp, and really helps the depth of field. The lens works great in really low light situations as well. The price is great and I would recommend it to anyone.
November 15, 2010
AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D
I have put this lens on my camera and not taken it off. I find this lens easy to use and it produces fantastic photos. I recommend this lens to everyone.
November 13, 2010
Must have
Picked this up as the next lens after the kit lenses. Love the wide aperture and crystal clear pictures. On a DX camera it works out to about 75mm equivalent which is great for everyday shooting. If I'm looking to travel light this goes on the camera and I bring nothing else.
A must have if there ever was one.
November 10, 2010
I Love this Lens!
I love this lens! Which is why it makes me sad that I can't keep it. I have a D3000 and bought this lens thinking it would work for it. Where it does work as a manual focus lens, it does not auto focus with the D3000. What a bummer! I plan on taking it back and trading it for the 35, but I have really enjoyed it while I've had it. I've been able to learn to take photos with a manual focus, and even the pictures of my moving six-month-old look good. The images come out needing very minimal edits and have the blurry background. It is a great portrait lens, and I'm so sad it doesn't work on my camera! I highly recommend this lens if your camera will work with it. And if you have a camera that it doesn't auto focus with but you don't mind the manual focus, you've found yourself a winner lens!
October 20, 2010
Fast lens especially in low lighting.
This is go to lens many times.
In Low light this is a savior.
Pictures are outstanding in clarity and color.
The price is the best part.
Can we make others in this price range?
A must have lens. I wouldn't understand any photographer who does have this one in his bag.
October 7, 2010
It is just perfect
You should never leave home without this lens. Good for everything. And its price? What price? Its almost a free lens due its quality!
October 4, 2010
Nifty Fifty
There is absolutely no reason you shouldn't own this fast 50mm lens, unless of course you have the 1.4D/G already. I use this on my D100 & D300s all the time. AF is fast, low light performance is great as well. It is nice to be able to shoot at 2.8 and not be wide open, the extra sharpness from being stopped down is very welcomed.
September 28, 2010
best and sheap standart Lens ever
one of my best and sharpest Lens ever,
nice for Travel and standart use inside a City Sightseeing Tour
September 22, 2010
The Nifty Fifty
For the price, you definitley can't go wrong with this lens. Very excellent in low lighting. It's my first prime lens & I now see why so many reviews say that any avid photographer must have this lens in their arsenal. I've already had to lend it to my brother in law & mother in law...they love prime glass! Very fast autofocus if you need it. I enjoy the very shallow DOF & Boket that you get from this lens Images are just sharp as a razor. There's really nothing bad to say about this product!
August 17, 2010
Fast, hi quality at low price
I own several Nikkors. This lens is one of the sharpest and cheapest of them all which makes for no worry carrying it most anywhere. It is fast & great in low light. It is also compact & fits in any pocket. Its field of view makes it very useful for most situations and with a simple reversing ring makes a great macro rig. It usable on my older film cameras and my D70 Quite simply just a superb all-around versatile lens.
August 16, 2010
Best Lens for the $
This lens should be in everyones bag. I always recommend this lens for anyone who is looking for a first lens or an only lens! You will not be dissapointed. I have owned the 50 1.8 as well as the 50 1.4 and still prefer the 50 1.8! It is lightweight, compact, fast focusing, and great glass! If you are looking for a bargain lens for low light or natural light shooting then this lens is a must! If you can only get one lens, strongly consider this one! You can not beat the price for what you can do with this lens!
August 12, 2010
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AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
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I recently purchased the Nikor 50mm f/1.8 lens. Why am I unable to shoot in all modes, using settings other than aperature at 1.8?
I've noticed a blinking FEE on my screen.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Trina
Southeast Michigan
Location :
Southeast Michigan
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Turn the aperture ring on the lens to f/22 and move the lock switch (orange color) so the ring won't turn by accident.Apr 15, 2011 by
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Nino N.
Stevens Point, WI
Location :
Stevens Point, WI
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Have you moved the aperture ring to 22 and locked the orange switch (near the 2.8 mark) to allow camera adjustment of the aperture?Answer:
that's becasue you don't have the aperture ring set for auto exposure control. I had the same problem and I noticed the ring was not set where the orange mark was in the auto position. Play with that.Apr 14, 2011 by
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mike4mula
San Diego
Location :
San Diego
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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It's been awhile since I play with this lens but check to make sure the F/Stop Ring lock is set to the opposite of whatever you have it at currently. You should see a little latch that pushes up to unlock and down to the orange mark to lock. Good luck and hope that works.
Apr 14, 2011 by
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MDCSF
San Francisco
Location :
San Francisco
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Make sure that you set the lens itself to its smallest opening when you mount it on the camera.Apr 11, 2011 by
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PhotoDeacon
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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FEE means that the lens aperture ring is not set to minimum aperture. You need to set the ring to minimum aperture (largest f-number).
1 year, 4 months ago
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JMerriken
Charlotte, NC
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Sorry, the D60 does not have the AF coupling mechanism the f/1.8 D needs. If you check page 146 of the D60 manual, you'll notice that the D60 can autofocus only with AF-S or AF-I lenses. Basically, it is an issue of where the AF motor is located: in the body or in the lens. The D-series lenses need the body to have the motor and the D60 doesn't have one. You can use the electronic rangefinder (see page 116 of the manual) to assist manual focusing this lens, but the D60 by itself will not autofocus with any of the D lenses.May 30, 2011 by
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MontanaShooter
Annapolis, MD
Location :
Annapolis, MD
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
The autofocus feature does not work on the D60. You have to use focus manually.Answer:
The D60 cannot AF with this lens. You can use any lens with (G) SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for AF.
Apr 14, 2011 by
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MDCSF
San Francisco
Location :
San Francisco
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D lens with Nikon D60 (D5000, D3100, D3000, D50, D40 or D40x) will works only in manual mode, because both lens and camera body does not have internal Auto Focus (AF) motor.AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G lens will support auto focus with D60 (D5000, D3100, D3000, D50, D40, D40x), because this lens have internal Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM), enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus.
Goodluck
Mar 12, 2011 by
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yevgen
Watertown, MA, 02472
Location :
Watertown, MA, 02472
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
If you want to use this lens on a D60 you will have to achieve focus manually since the camera body doesn’t have the internal motor for AF.1 year, 4 months ago
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Renee487
Sydney
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Yes. It will do so quickly and quietly. My experience is that it will also do it accurately (but I've not run any precise tests). Follow the D7000 manual's instructions for AF and lens changes and you shouldn't have any problems. My D7000 and f/1.8 D lens combination autofocuses better and more rapidly than any of my kit lenses.May 30, 2011 by
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montanaShooter
annapolis, MD
Location :
annapolis, MD
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Absolutely. Great lens, I use it on my D90 without a problem and with great results. It is a standard D type lens. All D7000 camera functions are supported with D type and G type lenses.Answer:
Yes.See Compatible Lenses for your D7000:
AF-NIKKOR for F3AF not supported
AI-P NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
DX AF NIKKOR: All functions possible
Electronic rangefinder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster
IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used
Non-CPU: Can be used in modes A and M; color matrix metering and aperture value display supported if user provides lens data (AI lenses only)
Other AF NIKKOR: All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering II
PC Micro-NIKKOR does not support some functions
Type G or D AF NIKKOR: All functions supported
Apr 14, 2011 by
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MDCSF
San Francisco
Location :
San Francisco
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
This lens will autofocus on Nikon 7000, because Nikon 7000 have internal AF motor.Mar 11, 2011 by
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Yevgen
Watertown, MA, 02472
Location :
Watertown, MA, 02472
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
Yes. I own the D7000, and it performs perfectly as expected.Mar 10, 2011 by
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Dodd
Provo, UT
Location :
Provo, UT
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
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is the 50mm 1.8 autofocuse lens compatable with the D40?
1 year, 3 months ago
by
littlered527
arizona
Location :
arizona
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
5 Answers
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There isn't a simple answer to your question. If you take compatible to mean all D40 functions will work on the 50 mm f/1.8 D, then the answer is no. Specifically, the autofocus will not work. You can, however, use the electronic focus dot (should be in the lower left; check your manual) and manually rotate the focus ring. If you take compatible to mean can you mount it on the D40 and take pictures, then the answer is yes. You'll have P, S, A, and M modes and you can focus by hand. Since there is a CPU in the lens, you'll probably be able to meter through the lens (but check the D40's manual for Nikon's official position on this, as I don't shoot with a D40).May 30, 2011 by
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montanaShooter
annapolis, MD
Location :
annapolis, MD
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
No, the autofocus feature will not work with the D40 (or the D60). However, you can still use the lens on the D40, but you have to do manual focus.Answer:
Nope. AFS lenses only for autofocus. Great lens, but sorry, you are out of luck.Answer:
It will work but not well because you will lose autofocus capability and I don't believe it will meter. The camera body has to have the screwtype af motor built into it.Apr 14, 2011 by
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Whispers
Ontario, Canada
Location :
Ontario, Canada
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Nikon offers two types of autofocus digital camera bodies: those with a built-in focus drive motor and those which require a lens to have a motor. Cameras such as the D40 do not have a focus motor in it so they require the lens to have the focusing motor – an “AF-S” lens. While these bodies can use a lens with no focus motor (an “AF” lens) you would have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus.You may want to try the AF-S version of this lens.
Hi ,
I just purchased Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and using it on my D3100...I bought this lens as it has large aperture ie 1.8 ...When i fixed the lens to my D3100 it said no lens set aperture to F22 and lock the aperture ring...So i did it..then i was not able to rotate the aperture ring to make it 1.8F...I was little worried but then i was able to change the aperture to F1.8 in the camera settings(D3100) in A priority mode. Everything was fine... Keeping the aperture at F1.8 i turned off the camera and opened the lens to check whether the aperture has really opened up completely.. But i found that it was small hole which is equal to F22..... Now my question is ... Does changing the aperture in D3100 really changing the aperture or its just shows at F1.8 on viewfinder but in reality its still F22. Why when i open the lens at F1.8 setting in D3100 the aperture hole is still small=F22 ?
When the lens is attached and the camera is on i cannot see/verify that aperture has really opened up..
I may sound wierd but i want to make sure i am really using F1.8 aperture on my D3100 with this D lens...Otherwise i would return and order the af-s g lens.
I just purchased Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF and using it on my D3100...I bought this lens as it has large aperture ie 1.8 ...When i fixed the lens to my D3100 it said no lens set aperture to F22 and lock the aperture ring...So i did it..then i was not able to rotate the aperture ring to make it 1.8F...I was little worried but then i was able to change the aperture to F1.8 in the camera settings(D3100) in A priority mode. Everything was fine... Keeping the aperture at F1.8 i turned off the camera and opened the lens to check whether the aperture has really opened up completely.. But i found that it was small hole which is equal to F22..... Now my question is ... Does changing the aperture in D3100 really changing the aperture or its just shows at F1.8 on viewfinder but in reality its still F22. Why when i open the lens at F1.8 setting in D3100 the aperture hole is still small=F22 ?
When the lens is attached and the camera is on i cannot see/verify that aperture has really opened up..
I may sound wierd but i want to make sure i am really using F1.8 aperture on my D3100 with this D lens...Otherwise i would return and order the af-s g lens.
8 months ago
by
adi
NYC
Location :
NYC
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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The aperture is f/22 when you take the camera off the lens because the aperture ring on the lens is set to f/22. However, when you have the lens attached to the D3100 and set to f/1.8, the photograph will be taken at f/1.8. When it comes to automatic cameras, the state of the 'aperture hole' when the lens is off the camera has absolutely no bearing on what the lens does when a photo is being taken. For example, the resting state of the G lenses is the maximum aperture when not connected to the lens #tiny hole#.#this may confuse you [if it does, just pretend you didn't read it]# Another tidbit of info is that regardless of what you have the aperture set to, when you are looking through the viewfinder, the aperture is always as wide as the lens can go--it only closes to, say, f/11 for the period of time that the photo is being taken.
Also, a great way to solve a problem like this by yourself would be to take a picture with the aperture set at f/22 and one with the aperture set at f/1.8, and if there is a drastic difference between the two photographs, you can deduce that your camera is, in fact, controlling the aperture.
Apr 3, 2012 by
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I read somewhere that there is not much difference between D&G..And D is compatible with non-nikon also..So i bought this lens..Is there any other noticeable benefit of G other than auto focus considering i m using D3100... I just got the lens today from amazon at 124$ ..Its not too late I can exchange it with G lens. It will cost 219$...Please suggest wisely..is it worth spending extra 100$...thanks..Also if someone can suggest must have accessories/lens for a beginer of D3100?
Oct 18, 2011 by
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adi
nyc
Location :
nyc
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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It should be at 1.8 if you manually set it. Take a picture, download it and your photo software will tell you at what aperture the picture was shot at. Why didn't you get the AF-S to begin with, better lens not much more moneyAnswer:
The mechanical aperture control ring is there on this lens to allow it to be backwards compatible with older mechanical Nikon film bodies. On your camera the aperture is controlled electronically by the body. On an entry level model like the D3100 there is no depth-of-field preview button to electronically stop-down the lens to the chosen aperture.Answer:
The camera body controls aperture not the lens, yes it will open it up to 1.8, you should be able to see this in the out of focus areas in your images.1 year, 4 months ago
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Anonymous
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Sorry, no autofocus motor. You have to stick to AFS lenses.Answer:
AF is not available with this lens (50mm f/1.8D) for you Camera D3000. You will need to use a lens with (G) Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for AF.Apr 14, 2011 by
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MDCSF
San Francisco
Location :
San Francisco
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
If you need 50mm 1.4 Nikon lens with auto focus for D3000, you need AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G, which have internal Silent Wave Motor (SWM).Mar 11, 2011 by
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Yevgen
Watertown, MA, 02472
Location :
Watertown, MA, 02472
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
Nikon offers two types of autofocus digital camera bodies: those with a built-in focus drive motor and those which require a lens to have a motor. Camera’s such as the D3000 do not have a focus motor in it and can be smaller and lighter but they require the lens to have the focusing motor – an “AF-S” lens. While these bodies can use a lens with no focus motor (an “AF” lens) you would have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus.1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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The D90 specifications state that it supports all G and D AF lenses, so there shouldn't be any problems with a Nikkor f/1.8 D AF lens. If you want to be really careful you could rent one (or borrow one from an understanding friend) for a day and test it out.May 30, 2011 by
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MontanaShooter
Annapolis, MD
Location :
Annapolis, MD
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
Yes, it is compatible with the D90.Answer:
Yes. Nikon 50mm f/1.8D fully compatible with Nikon D90. All you need to do is move your aperture ring to f/22 and push the lock switch (orange switch).Apr 15, 2011 by
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Nino N.
Stevens Point, WI
Location :
Stevens Point, WI
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
Answer:
Yes, you can use this lens with the D90.
I know its a nikon Lens , i Just want to make sure it works on the Nikon D5000
1 year, 4 months ago
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Manny
California
Location :
California
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
4 Answers
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Sorry, no autofocus motor on the D5000 - you need AFS lenses (with their own motors). Other than autofocus the other functions will work fine; you have to stick to AFS lenses for autofocus on the D5000. Great lens if you don't mind manually focusing your shots.Answer:
The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D will work with you camera but you will have to manual focus. In order for the AF to work you will need to look at lens with (G) with SWM (Silent Wave Motor).Apr 14, 2011 by
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MDCSF
San Francisco
Location :
San Francisco
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D will works with Nikon D5000 only in manual focus mode, because this lens needs internal AF motor in the camera body, which D5000 does not have.But if you need 50mm 1.4 Nikon lens with auto focus for D5000, you can use AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G, which have internal Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and better resolution than AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D.
Goodluck
Mar 11, 2011 by
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Yevgen
Watertown, MA, 02472
Location :
Watertown, MA, 02472
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
If you want to use this lens on a D5000 you will have to achieve focus manually since the camera body doesn’t have the internal motor for AF.Has staff answer
AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
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What settings do I use on a D90 to get a clear subject and blurred background taking a portrait shot using this lense?
1 year, 4 months ago
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Cupcake
Mississippi
Location :
Mississippi
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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To get the bokeh (blurred background) use the lower f number in apeture priority. IE f1.4 as you increase the f# your background becomes clearer...Mar 28, 2011 by
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Dog Photog
Columbus, OH
Location :
Columbus, OH
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
With Nikon D90 you have 3 options:#1 Select Advanced Scene Modes, Portrait (or Night Portrait, if you need detailed brightness of black background (night town);
#2 Select Aperture-Priority Auto (A) with aperture 1.8, 2.0 or 2.8 and Face-Priority AF
#3 Select Manual Mode with aperture 1.8, 2.0 or 2.8 and Face-Priority AF.
How will be clear subject and blurred background will depends from distance to the main subject and background (as far background from main subject as more blurred will be background), but you can play with aperture and find what you really need:
1.8 will give you small depth field of the main subject and the most blurred background;
2.8 will give you bigger depth field of the main subject and still blurred background;
4.0 and 5.6 will make all main subject in focus and blurred background, if it is very far away.
Goodluck
Mar 12, 2011 by
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Yevgen
Watertown, MA, 02472
Location :
Watertown, MA, 02472
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
Please see link below for more information on Depth of Field:Answer Title: What is Depth of Field?
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
1 year, 3 months ago
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pj
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Sorry, but your question is not specific enough. If you mean, does it cover/fill the 35 mm film to its full extent. Yes, it does--it is an FX lens (as opposed to a DX lens). If you mean, do the camera functions work, well, that's a bit harder to answer. Nikon has made a lot of cameras over the years, some of which work well with the f/1.8 D AF lens. Other camera models work only in certain modes or not at all. For instance, I can use this lens on my old, but trustworthy, Nikon FA, but I won't get autofocus or some nice metering the D lenses can help with. On the other hand, if I borrow my friend's F5, this lens can do anything the F5 asks it to do. If you have a manual for your film camera, check the "lens compatibility" section and look for what it says about the AF/AF-D lenses. If you don't have a manual, check the Nikon website.May 30, 2011 by
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montanaShooter
annapolis, MD
Location :
annapolis, MD
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Absolutely. I bought it with my film N80. I now use it with my digital D90, and still love it. It was my first lens, and can't live without it.Apr 14, 2011 by
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RD
Age: 35-44
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
Yes, you can use this lens with film cameras.
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