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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 191 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 5.0 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the product's excellent sharpness across the entire frame, which is a highly praised feature. Many also appreciate its great build quality, reasonable price, and relatively light weight, alongside its good low light performance and preferred focal length. However, a few users have reported that the focusing can be loud.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    RFT

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best 50 mm I’ve used in 50+ years. Extremely sharp wide open and fast focusing. A great normal lens for the Z system

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great deal! Good product v nice quality and good price

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense addition for Nikon mirrorless camera

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lense addition for my mirrorless camera, nice definition

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worthy price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The valie of this len is awesome! I love the quality in portrait photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this lens and would buy it over and over again. I am an americe photographer and this lens is easy to use with my Z 50 Nikon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sharp as a tac

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens very fast. I bought it to replace an FX Mount and could not be happier I think everyone should have a 50 in their case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sharpness

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nikon Prime 50

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very sharp, clear and quick AF. I take this everywhere.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very sharp

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing lens. Incredibly sharp. Very similar character and sharpness to the Zeiss/Sony 55mm 1.8z

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great starter lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super quiet and quick auto focus, I love this lens

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great prime

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very clear lens. Nikon has the best prime lenses. Very clean and easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good lens for portrait, light weight for everyday pictorials.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works well for me

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Mostly I am just a newbie... so learning the lens took some getting used to but now I love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Addition to Camera Bag!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fabulous prime lens to add to your camera bag; great for portraiture work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This a great lens for a great price. I love the aperture and does great for the various types of images I capture.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this lens! It’s great for a beginner and very adorable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best lenses for Nikon z50, Nice deep of field.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Z glass is phenomenal!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the Z 50mm 1.8! Love using this lens for street photography and portraits on my Z 6II.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top tier lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Portrait lens for every scenario! Its my go to lens for almost any event!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nikon

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens. This is my husband's go-to lens for shooting portraits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality at a reasonable price.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best value z lens, especially compared to its cousin the 50 f/1.2. You get 95% of the performance for 25% of the price. I use the lens on my Z9.

    I would recommend this to a friend