(Review based on owned Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8 D)
It's surely no overwhelming in prays of Nikkor 50mm 1.8D. Definitely you'd not get as sharper, faster, and genuine piece of glass at Rs.6000-6500 (check current price at flipcart / B&H)
It's surely no overwhelming in prays of Nikkor 50mm 1.8D. Definitely you'd not get as sharper, faster, and genuine piece of glass at Rs.6000-6500 (check current price at flipcart / B&H)
¤¤It's simpler lens arrangement confers it the cheaper make, and thus this handsome lens is in our hand at such a great bargain.¤
Pros/Features:
Light in weight.
Light to pocket (cheap in cost)
One of the widest apertures (f/1.8)
Delivers great Heptagonal Bokeh (as it has 7 aperture blades)
An ideal portraiture, general purpose focal length (50mm on fx 75mm on dx)*
Fixed front element (usefully while using filters wiz. Polarization filter)
AF on motorized bodies**
Common filter size 52mm
Fits all Nikon bodies without exception.
*Fx- full frame bodies with crop factor 1.0X ex. D3, D3X, D700, D800 etc.
Dx- APSc bodies with crop factor 1.5X ex. D40x, D3100, D5000, D7000 etc.
*Motorized bodies refers to one with auto focus motor. And usually has pentaprism instead of pentamirror, the top binary panel. Wiz, all the higher cameras including D90 and above.
Cons/Limitations:
Doesn't support AF on non-motorized bodies.
No hood mount (needs screw in hood)
Not as sharper as 50mm 1.8G (check prize at Flipcart/B&H)
Rest is all fine for the prize tag. :-)
-The lens is the simplest of its kind, thus lacks the renowned ED element. As a result some time (at harsh light) the chromatic aberration is slightly visible, although it is not prominent and rarely seen.
-52mm diameter however makes it one of the slickest lenses. So it's f/1.8 aperture is slight tighter than wide diametered lenses.
Pros/Features:
Light in weight.
Light to pocket (cheap in cost)
One of the widest apertures (f/1.8)
Delivers great Heptagonal Bokeh (as it has 7 aperture blades)
An ideal portraiture, general purpose focal length (50mm on fx 75mm on dx)*
Fixed front element (usefully while using filters wiz. Polarization filter)
AF on motorized bodies**
Common filter size 52mm
Fits all Nikon bodies without exception.
*Fx- full frame bodies with crop factor 1.0X ex. D3, D3X, D700, D800 etc.
Dx- APSc bodies with crop factor 1.5X ex. D40x, D3100, D5000, D7000 etc.
*Motorized bodies refers to one with auto focus motor. And usually has pentaprism instead of pentamirror, the top binary panel. Wiz, all the higher cameras including D90 and above.
Cons/Limitations:
Doesn't support AF on non-motorized bodies.
No hood mount (needs screw in hood)
Not as sharper as 50mm 1.8G (check prize at Flipcart/B&H)
Rest is all fine for the prize tag. :-)
-52mm diameter however makes it one of the slickest lenses. So it's f/1.8 aperture is slight tighter than wide diametered lenses.
with 52mm +1,+2,+3, micro filters
Exif: camera : D3000
Shutter speed : 1/50"
Aperture: F/2.8
Micro converter : slik +2 and micro ring converter (filter)
Syncro 1/50" Sigma EM 140 DG
- With remarkable attention we could find the yellow outlines spilled out its neck, antenna and borders facing the direct light.
Sharpness test
My omega Turbilon
Exif: Camera D7000
50mm 1.8 D ( no micro adapter used)
F/2.0
1/125"
Notice that, this photograph was shot without any micro converter, though the lens gave quite a closer reach. Although this is cropped around 70% . But as it seems too clear to ignore it is not that sharp until it is operated at f/2.8 or lower.
Chromatic Aberration
Light is harder here at every left outline. So is the chromatic aberration.. But this so rare, I had to search for my photographs to find one with it. This was shot at f/1.8
Have it, feel it...
The Wider aperture helps creating a creative Bokeh, it also helps getting products touch to your photo...
-This much large it's aperture goes... This lens is the best option for those wanting to experiment with reverse mounting or using extension tube.
-The low light performance for new users would definitely surprise, after all f/1.8 is practically huge figure.
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Verdict: If budget matters you, get this lens if needed. Be assured, you are not compromising quality for prize. If you own basic type SLR (with pentamirror) opt for G variant as D will not autofocus on your camera. My time with mine masterpiece (50mm 1.8D) has been great. Now it's your time to tell yours.
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Thatz right, but my lens stucks when I try to insert in mount. It sucks.. Any idea???? My camera is Nikon D200.
ReplyDeleteDoes it happen to 50mm 1.8D only or all other lenses?..
Delete-Make sure that the lens is locked properly at an aperture end (a manual lock is there at narrow end).
-the mount may have some mechanical blockage (bend or rash) if so, you need to take your camera/lens to service Centre.