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Review on πŸ“· Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens with Auto Focus: Perfect for Nikon DSLR Cameras by Agata Kowalik ᠌

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The quality of the product is perfect, I would recommend this product to my friends.

Using the Nikon D7100 camera that I have been using for over two years, I have been utilizing the lens. It is recommended to use apertures between 4.0 and 8.0, even though the bokeh will not be as smooth as it was when using wider apertures. The lens is not terrible in general and produces a picture of a decent quality beginning at aperture 2.8. chromatic aberrations, as well as a small size and vignetting. Aperture 1.4 appears to be more of a marketing gimmick than a genuine need when viewed from an objective standpoint. In point of fact, a 50 mm 1.4G lens is not inferior in any way to a 50 mm 1.8G lens; for a straightforward amateur photographer, this is sufficient, and the price differential will be kept in the wallet. However, for those who don't like it, there is a 50 mm 1.4D version - it wins in autofocus, but loses in quality at open apertures (which are far from ideal anyway), and you need to have a camera with a "screwdriver" otherwise the lens will not be autofocus. The autofocus is not fast-firing, but it's stupid to demand better performance from a lens that is far from the most expensive. It is important to keep in mind that when using KROP, the focal length changes to 75 mm, which makes it quite convenient for working on the street and in the studio; however, this does not turn the "fifty kopeck" into a portrait lens, as the visual perception of the face is not the same; if you compare 50 mm 1.4G and 85mm 1.8G (the price difference is not that great), it becomes immediately clear: how much 85 mm is larger than 50 mm, so (if necessary). Because the prime is reasonably priced and there are a sufficient number of copies available on our market with front/back focus, crooked autofocus, lens flaws, and other issues, you should test the lens more thoroughly before purchasing it in order to avoid problems in the future. As a consequence of this, we now have: a lens that is somewhat adaptable for a reasonable price, with acceptable quality sharpness and color reproduction; nonetheless, the majority of users should consider purchasing the 50 mm 1.8G instead, because "if there is no difference, then why pay more?"

Pros
  • The size, the weight, the accessibility for photographers and novice photographers, the sharpness and aperture ratio (with reservations, in the comments), the diameter of 58 millimeters, and the low cost of the filters (if used).
Cons
  • despite the aperture, f-1.4 is only a chance for show because of the price when compared to 1.8 and the plastic case.