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Agree with all that’s been said. I’ve used this Gem of a lense on the D40 & more recently the D300. My take relates to JPEG image quality, I seldom shoot RAW mode. On either Nikon body the results are pin sharp, it’s an excellent portrait lens. Close work is limited to about 2ft from the subject matter, the background blur in such circumstances is beautifully rendered. Focus is manual only on the D40, no real hassle using the focus ring until the ‘focus OK’ viewfinder indicator shows. The f1.8 allows freedom from flash in dim light situations, a real bonus. No issues with either build or image quality. Excellent ‘bang for buck’ – get a neutral filter at the same time, also good value from Amazon.
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Firstly this lens is as sharp as a tack, and the image quality could not be better if they tried. If you’re looking for results then you’ll be hard pressed to find a better 50mm lens at ANY price.
The build quality is very plasticky. Is this a problem? No. How much rough’n’tough do you expose your equipment to on a daily basis? Besides, the compact build is so tight that I doubt this lens would break if you dropped it!
The autofocus is surprisingly loud for such a small lens, but it is snappy and always gets it right!
I’d highly recommend this lens to everyone, its a fantastic addition and at such a low price it’s definitely worth more than you pay for it!
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I’ve been seduced by ultrazoom lenses and cameras over the years and I had forgotten how good photography felt when you move you body rather than zoom in and out with your lens.
The other reviews quite rightly highlight the excellent performance of the wide range of aperture settings from 1.8 to 22 so I don’t want to repeat what they have said.
I’ve been using my D300 with an 18-200mm lens for most of the time – occasionally swapping for a wide angle 10-20mm lens when needed. Both are fairly heavy, but very versatile. The 50mm is the first prime lens I have used since I started digital photography some 7 years ago.
My whole attitude to the subject matter changes when I can’t just zoom in and out, I find myself composing much more interesting shots. This has been a great addition for my DSLR.
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Sharp,
Agree with all that’s been said. I’ve used this Gem of a lense on the D40 & more recently the D300. My take relates to JPEG image quality, I seldom shoot RAW mode. On either Nikon body the results are pin sharp, it’s an excellent portrait lens. Close work is limited to about 2ft from the subject matter, the background blur in such circumstances is beautifully rendered. Focus is manual only on the D40, no real hassle using the focus ring until the ‘focus OK’ viewfinder indicator shows. The f1.8 allows freedom from flash in dim light situations, a real bonus. No issues with either build or image quality. Excellent ‘bang for buck’ – get a neutral filter at the same time, also good value from Amazon.
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Firstly this lens is as sharp as a tack, and the image quality could not be better if they tried. If you’re looking for results then you’ll be hard pressed to find a better 50mm lens at ANY price.
The build quality is very plasticky. Is this a problem? No. How much rough’n’tough do you expose your equipment to on a daily basis? Besides, the compact build is so tight that I doubt this lens would break if you dropped it!
The autofocus is surprisingly loud for such a small lens, but it is snappy and always gets it right!
I’d highly recommend this lens to everyone, its a fantastic addition and at such a low price it’s definitely worth more than you pay for it!
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|Rediscover fun photography with your DSLR,
I’ve been seduced by ultrazoom lenses and cameras over the years and I had forgotten how good photography felt when you move you body rather than zoom in and out with your lens.
The other reviews quite rightly highlight the excellent performance of the wide range of aperture settings from 1.8 to 22 so I don’t want to repeat what they have said.
I’ve been using my D300 with an 18-200mm lens for most of the time – occasionally swapping for a wide angle 10-20mm lens when needed. Both are fairly heavy, but very versatile. The 50mm is the first prime lens I have used since I started digital photography some 7 years ago.
My whole attitude to the subject matter changes when I can’t just zoom in and out, I find myself composing much more interesting shots. This has been a great addition for my DSLR.
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