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

Model:
2199
SKU:
3188049
Highly rated by customers for:
$269.95

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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2207 reviews

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens for its superb image quality, pleasing bokeh, and low light performance. The lens is also praised for its ease of use, light weight, and good shallow depth of field, all at a great price. Some customers have noted occasional issues with autofocus.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Great Len for price

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

    This Len was great for the price! This is a lower price lens but provide great quality

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best budget lens

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

    One of my favorite budget lenses that matches perfectly with my Nikon d780 . I’ve bought other lenses but seem to use this one the most. Love it

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Camera bag must have

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

    This is a portrait photographers must have. 1.8 creates a beautiful soft background with very fast AF. Due note this is a prime lens so there is no zoom.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome product

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

    Best lens for portrait. I love it. its small and light too.

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

    This lense is great for close up shots

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

    Very pleased with the pictures this lense has produced. It was definitely what I was expecting

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great lens for portraits

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    I am a newbie photographer. This lens was recommended by many experienced professional photographer friends so I bought it. Have not been disappointed. Its very fun to use!

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

    Nikon 50 MM

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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.

    The Lens is good. I was able to take lots of great Portraits

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great image quality at a small price

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

    You may need to play with the AF micro adjust to get this lens finely tuned in to get optimal performance, but once you do it is a stunner. Very sharp even fairly open, but stop it down to f5.6 to f8 for landscapes and it produces great images.

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

    IMHO this performed better than the 50mm 1.4

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

    Good solid prime lens. Also tested the 1.4 but for my needs, the 1.8 was a better fit and value.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • My favorite Nikon Len

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nothing like a Nikon product. Very nice materials and nice pouch to keep it safe from scratches. Perfect lens for all around photos!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • one of my new favorite lenses!

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

    have had this for not even a year yet and it's basically my go-to lens especially for portrait photography. no issues with it. it's perfect for traveling as well. :)

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Awesome lens

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

    Purchased my Nikon D3300, and this lens for taking photos of my newborn. This lens is my favorite to use while taking up close photos with background defocus for the perfect photo

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Does everything I need it to.

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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 and the 55mm. I prefer this one as I have more room to work with in tight spaces. Works great, but I recommend a polarized filter if you go to museums to reduce glare.

    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.

    I have been wanting this lens for some time now and finally got it. It fits nicely on my Nikon D7000. I think it will work on the older D80 too. I love backward compatibility.

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

    good lens reasonable price

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

    the lens is at reasonable price. I noticed shaky pictures but it maybe the camera not the lens

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 50mm Lens

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

    Wonderful lens, great for shooting friends and family portraits, especially on my Nikon d3400 crop sensor. The 50mm on my camera is equivalent to a 75mm.

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

    Product was as stated

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

    Great lens for entry level photographer at a reasonable price.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for portrait photography

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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 this for portrait photography. It's a needed lens in any photographers tool box. If you want something for close close up pics however this is not the one.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • As always Nikkor is a superb lens

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

    Had a problem with the lens fitting (machining issues) bestbuy replaced immediately and all is well, as for Nikkor there's not much to say, they are the best chunk of glass you can get for Nikon cameras.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Lens

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

    Very Easy To Connect And Use. Great Focus And Images

    I would recommend this to a friend
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