Nikon 50mm f/1.8D Nikkor AF Lens

ShootHoops · Jul 21, 2006

1. Do any of you have this lens?
2. Is it worth the purchase?
3. Is it good for portraits?

Thanks!

LWW · Jul 21, 2006

I have one and it is the best value available in a Nikkow lens IMHO.

In digital it makes a wonderful portrait lens.

I use mine primarily for dusk action shots and indoor sports.

LWW

ShootHoops · Jul 21, 2006

Thanks a bunch! I'm really looking forward to buying this lens for portrait purposes.

ShootHoops · Jul 21, 2006

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-50mm-F-1-8-AF-Lens_W0QQitemZ180009033105QQihZ008QQcategoryZ3343QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Good idea? The price is $61.00 right now but it will probably sky-rocket in the next 2 hours.

Tiberius · Jul 21, 2006

They're only about $100 brand new with warranty. They'd have to drop to about $50 for me to even consider getting one used for that price.

ShootHoops · Jul 21, 2006

I think I have a problem with patience, hahaha. I should slow down.

niccig · Jul 21, 2006

That's my main lens - I love it! I haven't tried it for portraits though. I'm with Tiberius - might as well get it new! All that warranty goodness, and no worries about it arriving DOA from the 'bay

crayolamarker · Jul 22, 2006

I love mine too!

jdunphy · Jul 22, 2006

1. Yes.
2. YES!
3. YESSS!

I actually purchased my copy at a local shop, and it was only $99 + tax. If you're in Houston, there might be enough photo store competition to keep prices on a high demand lens like this low. It always seems that this lens sells out, since an awful lot of people can't pass up a hundred dollar prime.

I took this shot with the lens. I'm sure some others could show you some better examples as well.

PNA · Jul 22, 2006

Try B&H in New York:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=NavBar&A=search&Q=&ci=8456

ShootHoops · Jul 22, 2006

Thanks for all your replies! It looks like I'll definitely be purchasing this lens new. I wasn't that excited about buying a used lens, I was just excited to add one to my collection. :lol:

jdunphy said:
If you're in Houston, there might be enough photo store competition to keep prices on a high demand lens like this low.

I'm actually near Houston so I'll be on the lookout for those low prices.

LWW · Jul 22, 2006

Keep in mind that a roughly equal film lens such as the 85/1.8 AF was $350ish and the 50/1.8 AF does the same job on a D1/2/50/70/100/200.

Of course a 128/1.8 for only $350??????

LWW

grafiks · Apr 13, 2007

ShootHoops said:
Thanks for all your replies! It looks like I'll definitely be purchasing this lens new. I wasn't that excited about buying a used lens, I was just excited to add one to my collection.

I'm actually near Houston so I'll be on the lookout for those low prices.

I thought I would revive this thread because I just ordered one of these lenses. ShootHoops, You did get the lens, right? Do you like it?

sether08 · Apr 14, 2007

grafiks said:
I thought I would revive this thread because I just ordered one of these lenses. ShootHoops, You did get the lens, right? Do you like it?

I know you were asking ShootHoops, but I thought I would chime in as well. I love my 50mm. I use it often in my apartment in low light settings or portraits.

If you want I can snap a few pictures in the afternoon while I am out and about.