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IntroductionThe 50mm was the standard lens that came with camera bodies, un till the 1980`s when zoom lenses took over the market.The 50mm lens is said to be the lens that comes closest to the human eye`s perception of distance and depth, Thus labeled as a "normal" lens.This does not apply to a APS-C type camera tough, like Nikon's DX sized digital SLR`s. On a DX sized DSLR the lens becomes a 75mm f/1.8, which is more of a portrait lens then a all round lens like the 50mm. To get a equivalent 50mm in digital, you got 2 choices, a 35mm or a 28mm, which translates into 52.5mm and 42mm. The AF 50mm f/1.8 is the cheapest of the"good" lenses. There are a couple of cheaper lenses in Nikons lineup. But those are not worth the money or the mentioning at all. Specifications
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VerdictOne of the "cheap" Nikkor's you`d want to own. It might be cheap, but the performance of it, is far from cheap. Sharp and crisp, would describe the lens better. This non "D" version is actually sharper then the "D" version i tried first( most likely sample variation). Overall the performance of this lens says, buy one, you won`t be disappointed.
AlternativesUnderline on product names takes you to the review of that item, underline on prices takes you to B&H's website. Purchasing items through these links helps me adding more content to this website. Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8D Price From: $129.95 USD Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4D Price From: $324.95 USD Nikkor MF 50mm f/1.2 AI-S Price From $679.95 USD Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AI-S Price From: $419.95 USD Or if you want a equivalent 50mm on a DSLR Nikon AF 28mm f/2.8D Price From: $254.95 USD Nikon AF 35mm f/2.0D Price From: $349.95 USD Sigma AF 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Price: $439.00 USD *Prices are subject to change. Listed price is from July 21, 2009 Sample PicturesImages have been imported to photoshop CS3 through Capture NX 2 thus leaving the original image settings as shot, I. E white balance, sharpening, etc .etc. Full resolution sample images are in RGB color mode. Check out my copyright page for information about usage of these images. |
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