Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
In this video I give a general overview of the Nikon 50mm f1.8g lens for full-frame cameras. It's a great cost effective solution to get that normal lens with a large aperture. This was my first Nikon full-frame lens and it turned out to be a great purchase considering the price vs the output. Nikon's f1.8g lenses are a great middle ground in lenses.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens:
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Nikon 50mm f1.8g (AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G)
50mm full-frame prime lens, or around 75mm equivalent on APS-C.
G-type lens, so no aperture ring.
f1.8 maximum aperture, f16 minimum
Aperture Diaphragm Blades: 7
58mm filter thread. I use a filter almost exclusively on it.
AF/MF switch on the lens.
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), works with all Nikon DSLRs.
Internal focus (RF / Rear focusing)
Minimum Focus Distance: 1.48ft (0.45 m)
Rubber gasket around the lens bayonet.
Negatives
--- Minimum focal distance means that it isn't ideal for product shots or close-ups in general. The tradeoff to have closer focus isn't worth it (either slower AF or higher cost to have a focus limiter switch and at that point just get a dedicated macro lens).
--- Build quality is standard Nikon f1.8 series, which isn't amazing. My rubber focus ring is looking pretty grungy, but not sure if replacements can be bought.
--- At minimum focus, the interior barrel extends out. If you don't use a filter, I could imagine cleaning issues or even debris getting stuck in there. The area stays clean when a filter is used.
My experiences and history with it.
--- Many years of use. The first lens I picked up for the Nikon D600. I knew when I switched to FF from Pentax that the 50mm would be a good starter focal length and I was right.
--- As you would expect, a versatile go-to lens for many situations. Often I would use this because I'm extremely familiar with it and know it can handle most situations.
--- I've used it extensively in cosplay/people photography. Often I would select this as the only lens I would bring so that I could focus more on lighting equipment.
It's not too difficult to find a decent 50mm lens. You can buy used or get something with a wider aperture, but I see this as an ideal compromise (nice warranty, consistency, good image quality, good AF performance). Price is great for what you receive. Dependable and consistent performance for around $200. I'd suggest picking this up over a kit lens.
They still sell the 50mm f1.8D ($80 less), 50mm f1.4D ($115 more), and 50mm f1.4G ($220 more). Can't comment on lens properties like sharpness such. Outside of price differences there are differences in: aperture ring, maximum aperture size, quick manual focus shift, and internal AF motor or not (af noise, works on cheaper nikons, etc).
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