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Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

Model:
2199
SKU:
12704723
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$266.95
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2208 reviews

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the product's superb image quality, pleasing bokeh, and strong low light performance. Many also appreciate its ease of use, lightweight design, and suitability for portrait photography due to its good shallow depth of field, especially considering its price. The only notable concern raised by a small number of customers is an occasional issue with autofocus.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Nice lenses for portraits

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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.

    Decent lenses for the price. I use it for close up portraits. Not bad.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great lens for portraits

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

    I'm new to this and for a beginner, this is a great lens to start with.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great lense for the money

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

    This lense lets in a lot of light and works well. For the money it’s a must have

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome 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.

    For an entry level lens this definitely steps up your photo game.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice basic lens for beginners

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

    This is a solid lens for the basic shots an amateur might take of landscapes and scenic views. Thumbs up!

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • No Complaints

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very pleased with this purchase. No problems, no issues, no complaints.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • The 'Nifty Fifty'

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

    Every photographer should have this lens! Love the fact that it comes with a hood.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • nice addition

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

    I bought this to use with my nikon d850 perfect lens for what I am doing

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nikon 50mm

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

    Perfect for portraits! Auto focus is fast and easy to use!

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Lens

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

    Everything you need in a 50mm lens and it is affordable for a novice and precise enough for a pro.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great lens

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

    Love the way that I can take close up pictures and have them look like a studio picture.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • NICE LENS

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

    I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY NIKON 5600 AND IT WORKS GREAT FOR PORTRAITS. AUTO FOCUS WORKS GREAT AS WELL.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Recomended, great for beginners

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

    I bought this as an upgrade for my camera and I’m really happy about it

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • NIFTY FIFTY

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

    The Nifty Fifty is everything they say it is and more!

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great lens. Great price. Great service

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

    A had a team member that was attentive to my needs and was knowledgeable about the product I purchased

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A1-like the sauce!!

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

    Lens works great for what I needed it for. Looking to buy more of these lenses! Recommended!!

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice lens

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

    Needed to purchase a special len to handle the extra Len opening speed. Worked great

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Amazing Lens

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

    Amazing clarity..Amazing sharpness and an Amazing price. I recommend this lens to all photography enthusiasts!!

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 10/10

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

    So wonderful! They did their job well and quickly.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Lens

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

    Love the lens. Great addition to my camera to take the close up pictures.

    This review is from Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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