Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens is a compact and fast lens that is perfect for travel and portrait pictures, as well as general photography / f/1.8D / 50mm / Compatible with 52mm Filters Stops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control.

This the one of the best Nikon prime lens you would find in this pirce rage for your Nikon DSLR camera. This lens produces sharp pictures and great color and contrast ,probably one of the sharpest Nikon lenses.

There's no zooming ! If you want to make the image bigger, move closer. Want to make a wider view? Step back.you will need to move your feet a lot to compose your picture.

Pros:

1. Very fast (f/1.8).
2. Very sharp pictures (especially when stopped down to f/2.2, f/2.5 or more.).
3. Great for sport/action photography.
4. Great for indoor and low light situation.
5. Great for portrait.
6. Bokeh is almost as good as many expensive Nikon tele-lens.
7. Fast autofocus .

Cons:
1. Being prime lens, you need to move your feet a lot to adjust/compose.
2. Plastic build.
3. Autofocus is not the most silent but very reasonable .


Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.8D lens specifications :

• Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
• Closest Focusing: 045m/1.5ft.
• Filter Size: 52mm
• Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.7 in.
• Weight: 7.9oz.

This is an great affordable lens. You can read more details about it at Amazon.com under product reviews.