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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2204 reviews

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99%would recommend to a friend

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Customers value the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens for its superb image quality and beautiful bokeh, finding it excellent for portraits and offering great value for the price. Its ease of use and strong low-light performance are also frequently praised. While some users experienced challenges with autofocusing, the overall feedback highlights the lens's strengths in image quality and versatility.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plenty of bang for the buck

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

    Bought this as primarily a portrait lens for when space is at a minimum . I am not disappointed with the results or the quality for such a price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Replacement Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My granddaughter inherited my 1st one. This is a workhorse and the photos turn out gorgeous.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Portrait Lens

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

    I specifically chose this lens for its use as a portrait lens. It exceeds my expectations and is a great standard lens.

    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.

    I pretty much use for most of my photographs. I very seldom take off my 5100. It is a Nikon quality lens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for the price

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

    Love this lens for my Nikon d7000 dx camera. Works great for portraits , close-ups, and landscapes.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for Portrait

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

    perfect lens for portrait photography good for taking pictures in low light conditions

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great pictures and fast shots.

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

    Easy to use, great photos. Great upgrade from the kit lenses that come with your camera.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great portrait lens

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

    Bought this lens when I had my very first client. I couldn't have been more happy with the result I got as well as the satisfaction of my client.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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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 just what the wife was looking for. Recommended

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this camera for a beginner!

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

    I bought this lens a few months ago and have been using it on my nieces as practice. I love the quality and getting great fall pictures!

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

    Must Have Lens if you are serious photographer!

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

    Excellent Lens with brilliant sharp photo quality. Best Value for the money. If you are a serious photographer or wanna become a successful photographer, you must have this lens in your camera kit. Amazingly; this lens works with both DX Crop Sensor or FX Full frame camera..so whatever your choice is you are the winner!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The reviews are correct!

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

    After searching reviews and tutorials about low light night shooting, I decided on this lens. I’m glad I did!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome lens

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

    you can use this for a lot of different pictures and takes great pictures. there is a reason its called the nifty fifty.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing lens

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

    Sharp!!!! As F! Amazing especially for the price and the build is good quality.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Quality for the price

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

    its not the fastest glass but for the price, it is a great lens to add to your collection.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome lens

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

    It's hard to imagine a better "bang for your buck" lens. Much better than the kit lens that comes in most entry-level DSLR packages.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have lense

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

    This lense should be in every nikon owners camera bag. Fast quiet focus motor. Sharp photos, especially in low light. Great for portraits.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Lens for Your Camera Bag

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

    Previously used a number of zoom lenses, but needed one for low light and more applicable for portrait shots. Love this lens!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best lens and has a sharp image.

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

    I needed a lens when I take photos it gives a sharp image and this is the one everyone should have.

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

    Portrait lens.

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

    Bought this lens for portrait and works perfect for my camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend