Nikkor 50mm f1.8 AF |
For the Nikon user, the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF is one of the cheapest
lens that is available out in the market. This is under the AF Nikkor
line-up and costs under $200. This is because of the various cost-saving
features that Nikon took in order to make such a lens very affordable.
Even though Nikon was able to lower the cost, the optical quality was
not compromised.
Overall, this lens has a very good build given its inexpensive price.
Although one of the concerns that some people might have about this
particular lens is that its construction is mostly plastic. This does
not however compromise the sturdiness and the mechanical construction of
the lens. A good thing however is that the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 sports is
composed of a metal mount. This lens was able to retain the traditional
stainless steel Nikkor F-mount that was used in its traditional film
cameras.
There are other complaints that people will find in the Nikkor 50mm
f/1.8. One of these is that the bokeh of the lens is quite average and
is not as good. The brilliant highlights that will come out when it is
stopped down beyond f/5.6 is because of the hexagonal shape of the
aperture. Another particular gripe is that the auto-focusing, albeit
fast, is quite noisy.
Other than that, the lens is very sharp at all of the apertures which
is larger than f/2.8 from the center to the corner of the photographs.
At f/1.8, the lens is quite acceptable.
There is zero color infringement as well as any significant linear
distortion. At the aperture f/1.8, the light falloff is not noticeable
at all. This particular lens’s focusing ring does not rotate which is a
very good feature for those who use filters along with this lens.
Also, this lens, because of its plastic construction is quite light
at 156g. Some people who have experience with heavier zooms might not be
able to adjust accordingly because of the lightweight construction of
the lens. The lens flare is not a problem since it is very well
controlled and can be attributed to the recessed front element of the
lens.
The lens also needs the owner to practice with it because it requires
a bit of practice in order to use this lens properly. If you do get
this lens, spend enough time with it in order for you to be able to get
the results that you want.
Overall, this is quite a good lens but it is not the best lens at all
if you are looking for a top of the line lens from Nikon. There are
other lenses out there that might be able to give you a better feel. It
is possible that you would feel more comfortable using a heavier and
sturdier zoom lens with a bigger aperture instead of this.
Bottom line is, try it out with your camera and give it a shot before
finally deciding to purchase one. If you’re not happy with it, your
money might be better reserved for something else.
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