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Pros:

contrast (4)

• ...was excellent and one poor, so watch for sample variations. Very good contrast . Not ideal hand-held due to lack of VR. Not ideal for tripod...[1.0]
• ...reduced contrast, almost un-useable f/2.8: still quite soft, much improved contrast f/4: slightly soft, good contrast f/5.6: sharp, good contrast...[0.8]
• ...still quite soft, much improved contrast f/4: slightly soft, good contrast f/5.6: sharp, good contrast f/8: very sharp, good contrast...[0.8]
• ...suited to DX. Nikon 16-85mm VR ***** Very sharp at all settings, excellent contrast , very useful zoom range including true wide-angle at 16mm. Excellent...[0.8]

focus (12)

• ...lens has gotten me back to what I love about photography. The focus is extremely sharp and the shallow depth of field is absolutely gorgeous. This...[1.0]
• ...200mm, good to very good elsewhere. Good contrast, generally very good focus performance. Good sports/action lens. Not good where critical...[1.0]
• ...from this lens is incredible. I use this lens for portraits and the focus is perfect . Great price also, very affordable for a beginning photographer...[1.0]
• ...for the f/stop rating -- then it can also control the depth of focus nicely such that the portrait subject is in focus, but the background...[0.9]

general (15)

• ...the price, excellent sharp images. You can't go wrong here, very happy with purchase....[1.0]
• ...enough about this lens. It is lightning fast with the f1.8. The depth of field is incredible ; it really adds a lot of creativity to your bag for a very modest...[1.0]
• ...ABOUT THE NIKON 50mm 1.8 af lens. well I JUST BOUGHT ONE, AND I LOVE IT .I TRYED IT OUT ON MY D60, AND IT ONLY FOCUSES IN THE MANUAL...[1.0]
• ...wonderful for portraits & landscape-type scenes. Amazing DOF. I'm really happy with the purchase (especially given the price)....[1.0]

lens (15)

• ...this lens - and they were all totally correct. To sum it up this lens is amazing . Build quality is pretty good. Pictures come out very sharp...[1.0]
• ...lens is very powerfull and pictures it take are very sharp. Im very happy with this lens . You can blur the background very easy with it...and much more...[1.0]
• ...candids of my kids, many a times, in sub-optimal light conditions. This lens is terrific for both of these purposes. Some reviews were negative about...[1.0]
• ...photographer who should be entitled to make poor reviews of a truly spectacular lens . Maybe you should go to the Nikon site and find out what lenses...[1.0]

low light (5)

• ...Killer deal for a great low-light lens. 50mm's pretty usable in all but the closest quarters...[0.8]
• ...photo because of a fixed length. Besides that this lens is a great for low light photography or portrait photography...[0.8]
• ...Price is great! Good depth of focus, easy to use, very quick. Good for low-light , indoor, and portraits. I really love it! One hangup is that...[0.8]
• ...D60 making it much easier. Results: Extremely sharp lens, it loves low light , razor sharp results. It is a very tricky lens as it will only...[0.8]

performance (4)

• ...This is a high quality prime lens. It has very good performance in low light. The colors it produces are excellent. I use this...[1.0]
• ...The lens is smaller than I expected, but its performance is amazing . I tested when it just arrived, and uploaded the first shots...[0.9]
• ...lens was an AWESOME value! The price just can't be beat and performance is great ! Just know that the lens casing and stuff is made out of plastic...[0.9]
• ...low light photography, this lens shines best when used with the excellent performance of the D300 at high ISO setting (800 to 3200) when shooting...[0.8]

picture quality (15)

• ...is awesome! it's a must have for any photographer. i've taken really good pictures with this lens in low-light conditions. the only thing it's...[1.0]
• ...and indoor natural light photos. It hasn't disappointed. The images are extremely sharp . It is light and easily fits in a pocket as a back-up if I don...[1.0]
• ...of field at 1.8, but even outdoors, at a higher aperture, the picture quality is really sharp . Easy to recommend!...[1.0]
• ...as I would have probably turned the AF off anyway. But I take photos that look beautiful in the viewfinder and on the LCD only to blow them up and encounter...[0.9]

portrait lens (6)

• ...IT OUT WITH MY KENKO 1:2 TELECONVERTER, IT WORKS PERFECT, [ GOOD PORTRAIT LENS @ 100mm] NOW; ON THE TECH,SIDE. AN F/1.8 LENS AS OPPOSE TO...[0.8]
• ...focal range of 50mm, which is considered the normal lens and great for portrait lens . but on many DSLRs which is not full frame (unless you have...[0.8]
• ... Great portrait lens , durable. Everything you would expect from Nikon. V. Thoma...[0.8]
• ...lost its role as a "normal" walkaround lens, gains a place as a good portrait lens . And, indeed, that's how it works out -- with the scenarios...[0.8]

portraits (14)

• ... I must say for it's value it is a wonderful lens. It takes very nice portraits and works wonders in natural lighting. I would say this is a...[1.0]
• ...choices of positions/angles. You have to be very close to get a decent portrait . I am going to return this and probably start saving to get...[0.8]
• ...DSLRs), the effective focal length of this lens is about 75mm... perfect for portraits and very useful when shooting people indoors. One important...[0.8]
• ...to take an extra step or two back from your subject, but it's excellent for portraits and lower-light situations. And for the price, it's a no-brainer...[0.8]

price (15)

• ...GIVING FEEDBACK. AGAIN, PERSONALLY,I THINK IT'S A GOOD LENS AT A GOOD PRICE ....[1.0]
• ...most people have in their place. Other than that, it is a good bargain lens for the price that you pay for, I'm just bitter with the...[1.0]
• ...I have love this lens! It is SO affordable and delivers great results. I have had great customer service...[1.0]
• ...of this lens. Overall, another quality lens from Nikon at a very good price point....[1.0]

produces (8)

• ...If you intend to use this lens between f/4 and f/19, it will produce excellent images. However, if you are looking to use it for high speed...[0.9]
• ...surface) with it anyway so it doesn't matter. Great lens and produces great pictures....[0.9]
• ...This lens, when used at aperture settings of f/2.8 and above produces beautiful portraits. At f/5.6. to f/8.0, it matches some of the best lens...[0.9]
• ...The reason i give it 5 stars is cause it is truly a great lens producing exceptionally sharp photos...i know this from the 2 out of 85 shots that came out...[0.8]

reliability (15)

• ...AUTOMATIC.THEN I TRYED IT OUT WITH MY KENKO 1:2 TELECONVERTER, IT WORKS PERFECT , [GOOD PORTRAIT LENS @ 100mm] NOW; ON THE TECH,SIDE. AN F/1...[1.0]
• ...when I first mounted it, I wasn't sure it had locked in, but it works fine so far in both Auto and Manual modes. I got mine to focus down...[1.0]
• ...hands and focus. But my friend bought the same one with D90 and works really great !...[1.0]
• ...I bought this for my Nikon d200; it works very well and takes nice photos. The crop factor on the digital camera...[1.0]

results (13)

• ...getting the 35mm 1.8. I played it with it a bit and it had some really nice results . Amazon also got it to be super quick, overnight actually....[1.0]
• ...indoor pictures at a friends birthday party with out flash. The results were great ! Love the lens and love the price!...[1.0]
• ...received the lens a couple of hours ago. I tried it on my D40 and the results were amazing . I bought the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 two months ago and it does give...[1.0]
• ...bought the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 two months ago and it does give very good results so far. However this lens is from the very first photos is...[1.0]

shots (10)

• ...fine for the price. I am using this lens on D300 and I got some very nice shots of my kid, with DOF not attainable using my 18-200, which I...[1.0]
• ...yourself to get the right picture composition (or crop later). I shot a good set with my kids and also on some religious figurines at a friend...[0.9]
• ...I'm using this with my D60 & have gotten some fantastic shots . It's wonderful for portraits & landscape-type scenes. Amazing...[0.8]
• ...purchased this just to play around with. Once you're use to it some amazing shots are soon to follow....[0.8]

working (3)

• ...This lens works great in low light. Most of my shoots take place in low ambient light...[0.9]
• ...sharp. It's got it all. I use it on a D200 and a F5, and it works as a charm on both. Focus is fast, silent and reliable. In short: a very...[0.9]
• ...purposes. Some reviews were negative about Autofocus,but it worked just fine , out of the box (didn't have to change any setting, or set any...[0.8]