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

Model:
2199
SKU:
3188049
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Your price for this item is $269.95

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2204 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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • clean portriats

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

    This all around portriat lens can't be beat for the cost with a metal attachment and excellent clarity from my d7200,

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • highly recommended

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

    I would highly recommend this to any Nikon user. It focus much faster than the original nifty fifty. You will not be disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Digital Photography Starter

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

    I recommend this for part of any Start Up arsenal for people getting into Photography. This covers an array of scenarios in which the standard lens that comes with your SLR or Mirrorless Camera is not well suited for.

    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.

    I use this lens for food photography and it works great. I highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent camera lens

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

    Took some pics of my daughter over the weekend with the lens and I have to say it was a excellent photo shoot using the lens especially on the close ups.

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

    Niffty Fiffty

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

    Excellent lens. Great Quality. Nikon Rocks. Tack Sharp

    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.

    works well with my wife Nikon, she had not hand any problems with any of her close up pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect lens 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 purchased this lens for my photography class. It’s perfect for beginners like me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Image quality

    good lense

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

    Very good lense. Not bad on price as far as lenses go.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I love this lens

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

    This lens is great it was exactly what I needed for a macro I know it's only a 1.8 but for the price it was better then spending the $500 for the 1.4.

    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.

    Bought this for my daughter and she loves it no problems definitely would buy again she’s very happy which makes me happy

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Go get one if you don’t have.

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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.

    It is the best affordable professional lens for nikon users. Gives awesome results.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent lens

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

    This lens is an excellent lens for portrait work. It is a good lens to add to your camera case: takes up little room and the price is right!

    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.

    With this lens you can do several thing like portraits or some landscapes or even some concert photography

    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!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great lens for a beginner

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

    Bought this for the wife cause she wanted that huge blur factor in the background. And this lens does that. It is awesome and so is the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for beginners I think

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

    Really like this lens so far. I recently started taking photos and this lens is amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good portrait lens

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

    Nikon is the best lens on the market i love this brand always excellent components

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nifty 50

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

    After reading the reviews I’m so happy I choose this 50mm. My photos are marvelous.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • nikon quality

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

    Nikon quality got sunshade with it and two caps, great pricing and best buy service whats not to like

    I would recommend this to a friend
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