Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

Name: Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 3188049
Price: 239.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (2209 reviews)

Model: 2199

SKU: 3188049

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Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the product's superb image quality, pleasing bokeh, and strong low light performance. Many also appreciate its ease of use, lightweight design, and suitability for portrait photography due to its good shallow depth of field, especially considering its price. The only notable concern raised by a small number of customers is an occasional issue with autofocus.

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Features

Compatible with a variety of Nikon DSLR cameras
Works with any Nikon DX or FX-format DSLR camera with an F-bayonet mount.
50mm focal length
A versatile focal length for capturing crystal clear shots throughout a variety of shooting situations.
f/1.8 maximum aperture
For optimal light gathering capacity, resulting in clear, highly detailed images.
Aspherical lens elements for clear images
Corrects spherical aberrations, out-of-focus or distorted images that occur when light rays don't converge to a single point. A curved lens surface precisely focuses light rays for sharp image quality.
Advanced lens coating for improved optics
Super integrated coating increases color consistency and reduces flare.
Silent wave motor ensures smooth, precise focusing
Utilizes ultrasound vibrations to focus the lens, resulting in smooth, silent and precise autofocusing.
M/A focusing mode
Allows you to switch from manual to automatic with virtually no lag time, by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.
1.5' minimum focusing distance
Accommodates 58mm filters
Accessories included
Comes with front and rear lens caps, hood and case.

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Specifications

Lens Mount Compatibility
Nikon DX, Nikon FX
Lens Type
Standard Prime
Minimum Focal Length
50 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
50 millimeters
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8

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Reviews

99% would recommend to a friend

Customers are sayingCustomers have good things to say about the product's superb image quality, pleasing bokeh, and strong low light performance. Many also appreciate its ease of use, lightweight design, and suitability for portrait photography due to its good shallow depth of field, especially considering its price. The only notable concern raised by a small number of customers is an occasional issue with autofocus.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

Image Quality (1024)
Bokeh (317)
Price (149)
Low Light Performance (133)
Ease of use (130)

Focus (10)

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LOVE this lens
Before this lens, I'd always have my heavy 18-140mm attached to my camera, but since purchasing this lens, it's my MAIN go to lens and is 95% of the time the one I've got on my camera. It's very light and my neck doesn't ache after an hour long shoot. I opted to go with the 1.8G vs the 1.4G for price but I am so SO happy that I went with the 1.8G. The crisp pictures and depth of field is beautiful! The bokah is incredible and I just absolutely love this lens. Being a portrait photographer, this is an essential lens to have! I have an 85mm as well that I love for senior pictures and close up head shots, but for couples, small families, and just everyday shooting, this is the lens for you!!
Posted 10 years ago by nikonlover
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tickled Pink
For several years I have been doing portrait photography on the side with just a basic Nikon DSLR and basic 18-55mm lens. I was taking pretty good photos, but knew there was something I could do to enhance my photos without breaking my bank account. I started looking at Best Buy's lens guide and found this lens, which was recommended for portrait photography. I new that it's capacity to have such a wide aperture would give me a lot of exaggerated depth of field, and I figured that was definitely the thing missing from my current photography. Once I got the lens, I immediately tried it out and was immediately pleased. Walking on Cloud 9, seriously. Definitely worth the purchase for the photography enthusiast! My photos look so much more professional! You need this lens in your collection! The first night I had the lens, we went out with family to a pizza place, and I was shooting everything. I've uploaded a photo of a shaker of Parmesan that was taken at 3200 ISO, f/1.8, and 1/125. Doesn't it look like an important little shaker?
Posted 11 years ago by BeckPhotog
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Lens
The best bang for your buck anywhere. This nifty fifty at just over $200 is an absolute steal. They are practically giving it away at that price. It is a very fast lens. It is light which gives you the impression it’s not well made, but it is actually a very tough lens. Comes with a lens hood. Crisp images. Perfect creamy bokeh. I use it almost exclusively for portraits now but it can be used for many things. Does very well in lowlight. Does have a bit of a sound when it auto focuses but that is water under the bridge considering how amazing this lens is. It’s worth at least 2 times what it costs.
Posted 5 years ago by JohnSobankhead
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Bang for the Buck...!
Hands down one of the clearest lens to get given the price. Ultra sharp, low light shooting capabilities and economical. If you're interested in bokeh, this lens will give you the results you're looking for...
Posted 9 years ago by Matty
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My go to lens
Overall, I've taken some awesome portraits with this lens that look like magazine quality photos although they were just real quick snap shots. They were taken in low light, I wasn't using flash and the subject wasn't posing but they were great! Since then, I've used it at parties, great for the kids. Focus is very quick with this lens and no image stabilization necessary as the lens is that fast.---The worst thing about this lens is, well, me. I'm an amateur photographer and I know this lens (and my camera) are capable of great images. Looking forward to learning more, building my cache of equipment and lighting modifiers, but I totally love this lens and have been using it over the kit lens for a while now. The only time I put the kit on is for scenery or anything where I need a wider angle.
Posted 12 years ago by Kubuli

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Pros for Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black
Image Quality, Bokeh, Price, Low Light Performance, Ease of use	Image Quality, Bokeh, Price, Focus Speed, Focal Length	Image Quality, Bokeh, Low Light Performance, Ease of use, Depth of Field	Image Quality, Low Light Performance, Weight, Size, Aperture
Cons for Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black
Focus	Chromatic Aberration	Focus, Price	There were no cons for this product—

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Questions & Answers

Does this lens autofocus? i have a D3200 and was told it doesnt buy a best buy associate?
The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G will autofocus with the D3200. All Nikon AF-S, and AF-I lenses will autofocus with the D3200.
Answered 12 years ago by NikonStaff
will the AF-S NIKKOR 50 mm f/1.8G Standard Lens work on a D7100
Yes, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens is fully compatible with the D7100.
Answered 11 years ago by NikonStaff
What comes with the lens?
The lens comes with front and rear lens caps, a hood, and a case.
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What is the diameter of the filter thread on this lens?
This lens accommodates 58mm filters.
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What is the maximum aperture of this Nikon lens?
The maximum aperture of this Nikon lens is f/1.8.
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