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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 1676 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the product's excellent image quality, impressive bokeh, and strong low light performance. They also frequently praise its affordable price, ease of use, lightweight nature, and ideal focal length, noting a beneficial lack of distortion. However, some customers have observed that the auto focus can be inconsistent, and the product does not include VR.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Close up greatness

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

    Great quality lens. A little zoomed in look but if you stand far enough youll get the whole image in view and it will be extremely sharp.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    Overall I think this is a great first lens after a kit lens. Gives you much sharper images and really encourages you to become a better photographer, professional or enthusiast. You'll appreciate your shots that much more knowing you had to work a littler harder and get a little closer for them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great first lens

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

    There are many reviews on this lens you can find online. I will echo what they all say. This is a fantastic lens at a great price. This is not a zoom lens. It is a prime lens. It is very fast and performs very well in low light. It is a great first lens to buy after you get a camera. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have in your camera bag

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

    I haven't changed lenses since I got this one. Super fast focus, crystal clear pictures. The lack of zoom can be challenging, but it forces you to move your feet/body to get the shot instead of the lens. The end result is better pictures, and you actually learning how to take better pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    35mm

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

    I was going through a dilemma trying to decide between the 35mm and 50mm. I end up choosing the 35mm because of the wider angle it has over the 50. Overall I am satisfied with my pick as the pictures taken with the 35mm are gorgeous. Now all i need is the perfect zoom lens any suggestions?

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent value

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

    Great lens for the price, a must have for any DX user

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for quality picture

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

    One of the best lens i have, also price very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Lens

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

    This is probably one of my favorite lens to shoot with on my two DX cameras. It stays on my camera at least 80% of the time. Some challenges in direct sunlight, but nothing that cannot be overcome by changing the angle just a little or a quick fix in post processing. Overall, great lens for the price!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Phenomenal for the price.

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

    So I was unsure whether upgrading a lens would make me happy enough to hold off buying a new camera. This lens did not disappoint!! The 1.8 f let's in so much light for video, and gets that nice blurred background when taking portraits. Worth every penny!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wife had to have it and I love it!

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

    My wife started a photography business a few months back and insisted that she had to have this lense. I know nothing about cameras, so I didn't see what the big deal was. After buying it for her and seeing the shots she got with it, I was blown away by the clarity and scale of the pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome lens for the money

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

    As far as a cheap, dx prime lens this does everything I could ask and more. Great for low light and portraits, inexpensive enough to not be worried about it all the time. Perfect lens for walking around.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Close up

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

    We needed many different lenses. The Best Buy Sales people are the best. Know everything about the Nikon Equipment and matched us with all of the right equipment that we needed. Now we are able to shoot very close up with the 35M lens. Highly Recommend this lens.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good picture quality

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

    Lens produces good picture quality for the price (remember you are not spending $1,000). This is a excellent lens for beginners & is a good starting point.

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

    Excellent Addition

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

    Bought this lens to use with my d3400. It has been excellent. In normal use i don't need the flash. This is very helpful for holidays or birthday parties. Kids move fast and use of the flash that many times in rapid succession seems to annoy the crowd quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All putposr lens

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

    Great lens, i am using it as my generic all putposr lens, so far it has worked great in that role.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Terrific Purchase!!!!

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

    Again I purchased this lens as part of a package deal. It is a great Nikkor lens and it helps completes my set of necessary lenses. I purchased my new Nikon camera at Bestbuy as a package deal as well. Now the two lenses along with a 50mm lens compliments my camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for the bag!

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

    If you shoot DX this is a must have for the camera bag! I would recommend getting this before the nifty fifty. I have both but wish I would have bought this first. A. Fantastic. Lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have lens

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

    This is a must have lens. It is very good glass at a very low price. Photos are crisp and clear and is a great lens for any occasion. Great for portraits. You cannot go wrong with this lens. I use this lens on both a D7100 and D5100.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome lens !

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

    Bought this lens along with the Nikon d5600. Loved it! Was debating between the 50mm and 35mm lenses but I wanted to be able to take photos in smaller spaces so went for this one and it didn't disappoint me ! Really like the results it produces !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Anazing lens, great for low light!

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

    Bought this lens for my 5 year old Nikon camera, and it has quickly become my favorite lens. It's allowed to take some amazing photos in low light, would highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend