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

Model:
2199
SKU:
12704723
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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.

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  • Great lens

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    This is a Great lens for the price. This is way better than any of the lens my camera "kit" came with.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great mix of auto/manual

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    Great lens to have some autofocus but still offer control.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • New lens

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

    Works really great ! Great for starting off portraits

    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.

    If you update your camera firmware from website.this lens working great.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Lens is a must have

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    This lens is a must have add on to the Nikon, it produces high quality photos.

    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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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful results, a must have for all occasions and jobs

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Everything you could want in a 50mm lens

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    This lens is plenty quick enough with out dishing out extra cash. Best bang for the buck.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Choice for Camera without Auto-Focus

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    This is a great camera lens to have if you have a camera like the D5000, where you have no auto-focus.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Photos!

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

    You can get amazing and beautiful photos with the right settings.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Once you learn the nuances, your pictures will pop

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

    This lens takes some reading up on and some trial and error, but you'll notice the difference immediately.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard 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 great lens for the Nikkon. Really brings things into focus

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Beginner looking for a great portrait lens.

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    This lens is my favorite. Gets the job done and the shutter speed is my best friend!!

    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.

    This is now my favorite lens ...try one you will love it

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome full frame lens

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

    Go to lens for portrait photography. The lens is full frame and is a great investment

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Camera lens

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

    I love it, just didn't realize you have to be pretty close to get a nice blur behind, but I will get used to it, can take some amazing pics!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • This lens is goals!

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    In my early stages of photography this lens does everything I need it to!

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome

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    I always wanted a lense like this. I’m really glad I invested in it.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great prime lens

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    Was looking for a prime lens and this is perfect for shooting events!

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good lens for close work.

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    The auto focus is great and the ability to manually focus makes it a great lens.

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    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great lens for great price!

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

    Would recommend to the parents of sport playing high action shots.

    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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