Customer Ratings & Reviews

I thought that I would be able to focus more but in the end it did a wonderful job.......great vacation photos.

Awsome lens ! I take pics weekly for memories & this is my fav lens so far

I took this lens with me to New York Comic Con, and it performed great. I was able to take some really good head shots of people dressed in cosplay. I highly recommend this lens. It is small, light, and sharp! With a 1.8 aperture, you can take some sharp images at low light, as well.

This is what they call the "Nifty Fifty" and for good reason! With a max aperture of f1.8, this is an essential lens for shooting in low light situations. It is my lens of choice for techniques such as light painting. Please keep in mind that this is a prime lens and, therefore, you have to physically move closer or further from your subject to achieve the framing that you desire. The only downsides that I have with it is that I have to be too close to my subjects for macros, while I have my extension tubes attached, and it will not auto focus on my camera, the Nikon D3300 (which really isn't a downside for me; as I will only use manual focus, but just about every other photographer that I know insists on having the option available). Lastly, price is a great selling point, $139 "out the door' for an authentic Nikkor lens!!!!

This lens was the "best buy" (cute huh?) for my D90. The image that the 1.8 aperture can deliver is really sharp. Very versatile for indoors and outdoors; low light or bright light, it works for both. If you want a cheap, high quality, mobile lens, this is a must have for the Nikon.

What a great lens! I bought mine for 4th of July family vacation. I used express shipping and it was here in 2 days for about $170.00 total. Buying at best buy gave me confidence since there is a store just around the corner. I looked at other places but returned to B.B. I would recommend this lens to anyone. The manual focus wasn't a drawback. I actually find that the extra time it takes me to focus helps me set up the shot a little and notice the small details.

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D lens is a prime lens that has become a staple in the camera bags of photographers worldwide, and for good reason. This lens delivers exceptional image quality and versatility, making it a standout choice for both beginners and seasoned photographers. One of the key strengths of the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D is its wide aperture of f/1.8. This allows for impressive low-light performance and beautiful background blur, commonly referred to as bokeh. The lens excels in capturing stunning portraits, emphasizing the subject with sharpness while gracefully blurring the background, adding a professional touch to every shot. The build quality of the lens is commendable. Despite its lightweight design, the construction feels robust and durable. The manual focus ring operates smoothly, providing a tactile feel that's appreciated, especially for photographers who enjoy fine-tuning their focus manually.

it’s a nice lens. older generation but very well built. nice and sharp.

Great for low lighting! My pictures come out so much better since using this lens!

Awesome lens for the price. Sharp and crisp images

This lens is perfect for any beginner who wants to learn how to work with the different settings within the camera. Everything is manual so you will be responsible for focus, shutter speeding, ISO and aperture.

I like the way it has included the distance scale so that you can use the hyperfocal distance technique to make your pictures as sharp as possible. It has a great fstop so it is good in low light conditions.

I really love this lens! Has been my go to and favorite to use since I bought it. Perfect pictures all the time. The only thing I regret is not buying it sooner.

I am a beginner in photography. Doing it more as a hobby. I originally ally bought my Nikon with a lens (18-55mm) it worked well but wanted a better focus and to able to take low light photos this lens has helped me accomplish that ! I am still looking for another lens that is good for night photos but this one is great for more of a portrait scene.

Purchased this lens knowing that it did not have auto-focus. It is being used by my daughter in conjunction with her Nikon D3300. Quality is great and the F1.8 aperture allows her to take portrait and scenic shots in lower light situations. She has been enjoying photography for two years now and is having all kinds of fun learning how to use her camera (and new lens) in full manual mode.

i was pleasantly surprised by this lens,i do alot of concert photography and portraits and the clarity of the images this lens gives you is worth the $139

Great lens in between my two other options; now I don't have to switch so much. I can't believe how I survived without it for so long. I would definitely recommend it!

Be careful with which lens you get. I didn't realize until I got home that there are two types of lens for Nikon Crop sensors. This one does support Autofocus but because the DSLR I'm using is lacking an autofocus motor, Autofocus is not supported. Don't let the guys in the store sell you this as what you want if you're using the D3XXX series. You want the lens that has a motor in it.

Light weight and super sharp - takes 52mm filters along with some of my other lenses. Great for family videos too - autofocus is very quick and can't beat the price!

Works really well for nearby set shots with the kids or for standard picture taking. We're very novice photographers but found this very easy to use well quickly.