Nikon Af S Nikkor 50mm F 1 8g Lens Review

It s bigger and more expensive than the lower cost 50mm f 1 8d lens it replaces but about the same size as the nikkor 50mm f 1 4g see side by side image below.

Nikon af s nikkor 50mm f 1 8g lens review. Thus people are a bit confused about what problem it solves. A standard prime is one of the best purchases you can make for a dslr system the classic 50mm focal length is amazingly versatile and typically offers extremely good optical quality for a very low cost. The nikkor 50mm f 1 8g is slightly puzzling to nikon users. Tipping the scales at 187 grams the nikon af s nikkor 50mm f 1 8g is 31 grams heavier than its af d predecessor but is still a lightweight lens that balances well on a nikon d700 digital slr camera body.

The lens feels solid in your hand even if the outer barrel and the 58mm filter thread appear to be plastic. It isn t the best 50mm lens we ve tested that honor goes to the nikon af s nikkor 50mm f 1 4g but this f 1 8 lens is half the price and you don t lose too much in terms of sharpness or. By andrew alexander released in june 2011 the nikon 50mm ƒ 1 8g af s offers among other things silent focusing and full compatibility with all of nikon s current camera lineup.