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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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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

    So cheap and light but it does perform

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

    One of the best first prime lenses you can get. It will take your photos to a new place. If you want to do your homework you can see a lot of praise for it on the internet. Save your time and just get it ASAP.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great prime lens!

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

    I love this lens. I had a 50mm that was my prime but this is the new replacement. It's always on my camera and gives the best images under any light conditions. For the price of the lens, it's a value to add to the lens collection.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love It!!!

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

    Brought this to take portrait photos and am far more impressed than I ever anticipated. Works well better than the 50mm that comes with some of the Nikon package deals. Excellent investment.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!

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

    Works great on my Nikon 3100. Gives me that crisp shot that I was looking for that I was missing with my kit lens. Took a little bit to adjust to a fixed lens but now I’m in love.

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

    great lens

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

    Warning: I would qualify myself as a beginner photographer. However: This lens is very nice for portrait work. It comes with a hood and protective bag, so that was a nice surprise. I am pleased with it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Versatile Lens

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

    Although the lens is 35mm it is an excellent daily/multi use lens. Images are crisp and autofocus is exceptional. Highly recommend this lens for everyday photography.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Purchase

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

    Great purchase which I bought to take videos and pics for my Nikon 5600. Works great in low light, and clear videos and photos.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nikon lens

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

    Excellent quality. Sharp images. Perfect for my travel needs

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fixed lens for the price!

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

    This lens creates a good amount of bokeh without the need to stand 100yds from your subject. Great for head shots, car photography and landscapes. I would not recommend for indoor or small quarters shooting.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Should be 1st lens on crop sensor

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

    This lens is amazing. We just had a new baby who was distracted by off camera flash, so no smily baby. This lens allows me to shoot in indoor lighting, at a higher ISO, and still get great pictures.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great fixed lens

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

    Used on a Nikon D3500. Great lens for taking pictures of things that aren't moving. I use it mostly for craigslist and ebay pictures plus some portraits of my family.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    35mm 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 street and multi-purpose lens that gives you a blur effect as well. I have a Nikon d3400 crop sensor and this 35mm lens is equivalent to a 50mm.

    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.

    This has been a great lens so far. It allows me to take pictures in low light and you can get a good shallow depth of field if you want that effect when you drop the F stop. Quality lense you would expect from Nikon too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great depth of field

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

    Best deal on glass you will find. Between this or the 50 you cannot go wrong. It is super fast, incredibly good looking photos and amazing depth of field. So great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cheap and light

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

    Love this lens! Very light and easy to use. I've used this with my D7000 and D600, my pictures came out perfectly!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Bokeh

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Favorite Lens Yet

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

    I love this lens because it creates a beautiful blur behind my subjects and really captures a human eye point of view. I definitely recommend this for anyone doing street photography or portraits.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First Primary lens

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

    Have been using a Nikon 5100 for a little over two years with the two lenses that came with the kit. This f1.8 lens gave me a bunch of new options at the beach this year. Looking forward to desert flowers next.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing cheap lens

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

    This is so worth it for such a cheap lens. Creates beautiful Bokah, fast focusing. I have it for the d5300 and love it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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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.

    I highly suggest this lens! It captures all that I need captured for my fashion shoots! I will definitely be using it for more shoots too lol.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect lense to expand your lense collection

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

    This is one of the main lenses I use wherever I go. I love it and the quality it takes. Definitely recommend this if you're into taking portrait photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend