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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
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Dollar for dollar the best buy in a spirited sharp lens : Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
I was surprised to find, after reading so many certain reviews of this lens, that the copy I received was so fuzzy at wide-open apertures that I could see it on Un-Magnified images right on my D90's 3" screen.
All lenses lose sharpness at wide apertures: this is a matter of basic physics and is the result of something called spherical aberration. Some are much good than others though, thanks to good optic designs that more effectively definite for this tendency. The 35mm f/2, for example, is very good wide open; the 85mm f/1.8 is decent (and very approved for portrait use). My copy of the 50mm f/1.8 lost both sharpness and vital discrepancy as f/1.8 was approached. I would quantify it as follows:
f/1.8: very fuzzy (well beyond "soft"), reduced contrast, almost un-useable
f/2.8: still quite soft, much improved contrast
f/4: slightly soft, good contrast
f/5.6: sharp, good contrast
f/8: very sharp, good contrast
These results were repeatable on my sample and held true regardless of shutter speed and technique.
Notes:
- The advantage of a lens like this is the potential to use wide apertures. A good portrait lens need not be particularly sharp, but wider than f/4 my copy of this lens was soft enough that I would use it for nothing other than casual people-photography. It would not suffice for vital night or low-light photography, or for general photography where sharpness might be desired. For photos of population it was fine at f/2.8, but below that it lost so much sharpness, and enough contrast, that photos of almost any field looked dull.
- The lens seems like an certain choice as a first prime due to its price and the many exquisite reviews of it here on Amazon and elsewhere. Even also the sharpness degradation wide open, I found it less useful than I'd hoped. On a crop-size Dslr, it is a short telephoto lens, and it just hasn't turned out to be a focal distance I use all that much. I would urge possible buyers to reconsider the 35mm f/2 before this lens as it gives the traditional "normal" perspective on a Nikon crop-size Dslr.
- Some reviewers like this lens for portrait use, but again, I found it poorly grand for this. The 85mm f/1.8 is authentically more expensive, but it has far more possible as a portrait lens.
- This is not a high-contrast lens. It does not use any Ed glass elements, which seem to be quite magical at enhancing contrast, and color rendition is noticeably less vibrant than such lenses. For some types of photography this can authentically be desirable, but for general or landscape photography I prefer the higher-contrast lenses.
- My sample of this lens may have been below average, considering that most reviews of the lens are very positive. However, if you read carefully, most approved reviews do mention that it loses discrepancy and acuity at wide apertures. Ken Rockwell, for example, has reviewed the lens very positively, but when it came time to propose lenses sharp enough to be used on the new D3x, with its ultra-high-resolution sensor, he gave the similar-performing (possibly better) f/1.4 "G" version only three stars. I would submit that it is authentically not quite as sharp a lens as its reputation would lead one to believe. My exquisite 16-85mm Dx zoom, for example (the only lens I've given a five-star divulge as of this time), is far sharper than this lens up to colse to f/8 and hold an edge even there and beyond.
- Nikon has recently announced a new 35mm f/1.8 Dx lens. I've ordered one and will probably post a divulge once I've had a chance to use it. I would propose that it is very likely to be a good choice than this lens for almost any Dx user. Being designed for the smaller Dx sensor, it will probably be optimized for high linear resolutions within the smaller Dx image circle. It is also a fairly reasonable lens, not much more than this lens now that the 50mm has crept up a bit in price.
- Even if my sample is significantly poorer than average, my contact indicates that it would be a good idea to wholly test a copy of this lens before committing to buy it. Be sure to assess images at wide apertures to those made at f/8, where sharpness should be very good, and settle for yourself whether the loss of sharpness and discrepancy is approved for your purposes.
- Focus is plenty quick and accurate, at least on my sample. No problems at all in this regard (and none expected).
Final note: This is an honest divulge of a lens I've authentically owned and used, in comparison with other lenses that I've authentically owned and used. Unfortunately there are always population who click negative reviews as unhelpful no matter how definite the review, and that does a dis-service to other Amazon customers as those reviews wind up at the bottom where they are not seen. I wish more authentically vital reviews were available to help me make purchasing decisions, and I hope you think so as well.
Other Lenses:
I've had the chance to own and use many separate Nikon lenses and have posted my impressions of some of them here on Amazon. For those interested, here are short summaries. I have used all these lenses on Nikon Dx-sized Dslrs, most recently my current D90. Refer to the full reviews for further detail.
Nikon 28mm f/2.8 Af-D: *** Competent, sharp lens is a good fit as a deal Dx "normal" prime. Slow f/2.8 max gap ,break poor. Very reasonable in used market.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 Hsm: *** Poor focusing consistency and below average large-aperture acuity incorporate for disappointing real-world performance. Fast max aperture, very capable if used with approved care.
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 Af-G: ****1/2 terrific lens at a deal price. Not without flaws, but exquisite in all leading respects. A pleasure to use.
Nikon 35mm f/2 Af-D: **** Sharp, especially at large apertures, moderate contrast. First-rate "normal" lens for Dx but reconsider new 35mm f/1.8 Af-S instead.
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Af-D: *** My sample was unacceptably poor at large apertures. Perhaps a below-average sample. Focal distance not ideally grand to Dx.
Nikon 16-85mm Vr ***** Very sharp at all settings, exquisite contrast, very useful zoom range including true wide-angle at 16mm. exquisite Vr. Best-kept incommunicable for Dx users.
Nikon 28-200mm Af-G *** Of two samples, one was exquisite and one poor, so watch for sample variations. Very good contrast. Not ideal hand-held due to lack of Vr. Not ideal for tripod use due to design.
Nikon 55-200mm Vr **** Very good lens, very good sharpness and contrast, no fatal flaws. Cheap feel and feature-challenged, but has productive Vr. A bargain.
Nikon 70-300mm Vr *** My sample had very poor performance above 200mm, good to very good elsewhere. Good contrast, commonly very good focus performance. Good sports/action lens. Not good where vital sharpness is desired. Perhaps a below-average sample.
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