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Review on Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm πŸ“· f/1.8G Lens: Exceptional Image Quality and Versatility by Edyta Chimkowska ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great value for money, one of the best offers.

was taken in addition to the 18-55 kit, but the 50mm kit quickly became the primary one; the whale is now sitting unused in the bag it came in. The quality of photographs taken with a 50mm lens is an order of magnitude higher; therefore, I would rather scale a wall in order to ensure that everything is captured within the frame than secure a whale. Those who have stated that the focus is not tenacious or that there is little sharpness at 1.8 are encouraged to become proficient in the aperture priority mode and to experiment with different levels of depth of field. Because this lens is not the appropriate tool for the job, you should avoid shooting on a machine with it. It's not that the lens isn't sharp after you stop down to 1.8; it's simply that the depth of focus is so shallow here that the sharp portion of the image is barely distinguishable against the rest of the frame. There was a choice between this and 35mm, but (to our good fortune), 35mm was sold out. I took 50mm - and I do not regret it. Don't think twice about it, just do it!

Pros
  • It is possible to fine-tune the focus by hand in the "m / a" mode, the distance scale is hidden under the glass in the window, the rubber seal on the bayonet, and the N3100 looks more solid with it, especially with the lens hood; Aperture 1.8, 50 mm on the crop, tenacious autofocus, sharp already from 1.8; lens hood and case included; metal mount; very compact; when focusing, the lens and the focus ring do not
Cons
  • not an obvious transition "m-m / a," get proficient at climbing walls;