Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Pro Reviews

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slrgear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Out of context, the Nikon 50mm ƒ/1.8G AF-S is a fairly solid performer; stopped down to at least ƒ/4, it offers very sharp, contrasty images with little chromatic aberration and no corner shading. However, when you market the lens with a fast aperture, you have to imagine that people are going to use it predominantly at ƒ/1.8, and that's where the lens exhibits all of its shortcomings: it's good but not especially sharp, offering uneven performance on both FX and DX bodies. Chromatic aberration is at its most notable, and on FX bodies, corner shading is somewhat evident.

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Aug 15, 2011

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Considering the reputation of this lens' predecessor, it has a lot to live up to. The new more refined design is indeed very welcome, especially for those looking for a portrait lens for their entry-level DX format camera, who would have had to resort to manual focus if using the older D version. Although this new lens is more expensive than many 50mm f/1.8 lenses, the build quality is excellent and it handles very well. Optically, it is also superb, offering outstanding quality at a reasonable, although not bargain basement price.

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Jun 16, 2011

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photozone‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8 G is a very solid performer that delivers very good to excellent sharpness across most of the FX frame. Typical for a fast prime there is some vignetting wide open as well as bokeh fringing. CAs and distortion are moderate. The bokeh quality is not stellar, but quite good for this lens class. The build quality is good and in line with other Nikon lenses in this segment. Thanks to a silent wave drive, AF action is silent and reaonably fast (for the typical usage of such a lens).

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May 29, 2011

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