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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 182 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens's sharpness and build quality, frequently praising its performance in low light and describing it as a good value. Many appreciate the 50mm focal length and lightweight design, making it versatile for various photography styles. While some users noted focus inconsistencies, the overwhelmingly positive feedback highlights its image quality and overall usability. The lens is considered a strong performer for its price point.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sharpness

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great All Around Lens

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

    This is my go to portrait lens when I need full body photos. Paired with the 105 f2.8 you have one of the best one-two punches for portraits on the Nikon system!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price, Sharpness

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic

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

    Awesome awesome awesome, inexpensive, great lens for the money

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommended!

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

    Very nice kens. Clear picture and excellent in low light.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review on Nikon Z6

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

    Extremely sharp and quiet focusing, has a nice "character" that really good lenses have, IMHO it punches above it's weight. I took some Christmas portraits with my Fuji X100V (a very strong portrait camera) and my Z6 with this lens and this was noticeably better...which is saying something.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little 50mm

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

    Great lens. May not be a 'prime' lens, but who really can afford a prime lens when it cost more than the camera? Anyway, I got some great pictures for a contest and my photo was selected as a semi-finalist. Awesome results from this little 50mm. Using a Nikon Z6 really adds to the quality of the photos. Great lens for landscape!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lense!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this lense, use it all the time and works amazing!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crisp photos

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

    This standard Z lens gives me perfect & crisp digital image files to me. It works grast with Z8. Thanks Bestbuy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 50mm

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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 50mm I have ever owned. I understand some people wish it was smaller or 1.4, but I have owned many 50mm F1.4 from multiple brands and none were sharp wide open. Most weren't even as sharp stopped down as this is at F1.8. Focus is quick and quiet as well. Love the new style of the S line too

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great nifty 50

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

    Ultra sharp. After owning 3 different generations of 50mm lenses for Nikon, this one is by far the best though it is large.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Complement

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

    Perfect complement to my Nikon 28mm f2.8 and 24-70mm f4 S. Can't wait for Spring and Summer. Not much to photograph in Cincinnati in the Winter.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Nikkor 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 is a must have lens! Superb workmanship went into designing this lens. This is one of my favorite lenses.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 50mm Lens

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

    The Nikon 50mm has always been a go to lens with my older F mount system. I have enjoyed using this new 50mm Z mount lens. Switching over to Z mount for the 50mm is worth doing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good investment

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

    I have shot Nikon lens for over 45 years. The Z lens has to be one of the sharpest I’ve ever owned. Fast focus, even in continuous focus mode. Glad I’ve made the change. I also own the FTZ adapter with prime lens from my D750 camera. They are good but not as fast or sharp as my Z lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Z lens

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

    One of the best 50mm lenses I have ever used. The bokeh you get from this lens is on point with lenses much higher in price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lens

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

    Very fast and sharp lens, good for street photography.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best len for portrait

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

    Great stuff, works perfectly with my Nikon z5, light weight as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Can't go wrong with a nifty fifty

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Nikon 50mm 1.8 lens has always been my favorite lens. I have a 50mm 1.8D that I used with my D610 but now that I have the Nikon Z5 I decided to get the Z 50mm and it has not disappointed. It's definitely well worth the purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Lens!

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

    I bought my Z6 with the 24-70 f4, and will continue to use that lens in certain conditions. But I missed my 50mm prime, so grabbed this one on sale. It’s really as good as all the reviews say. I’m very happy with the purchase!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Focal length

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Extremely sharp photos with precise focusing mechanism. Medium telephoto prime focal length lens of 85 millimeters is not common but is highly useful. Small lens size balances well when attached to camera.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 50mm!

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

    Very pleased with this purchase. Super sharp/crisp photos. Love the bokeh from this superb 50mm. Z Glass Rocks!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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