This lens is an incredible value for the money, which probably explains why its so hard to find right now. The wide aperture creates incredible background blur in portraits, and also allows for shorter exposures in low-light conditions.

Absolutely everything

Hard to find

Like the AF-S 85mm f/1.8G, this AF-S 50mm f/1.8G is a nice surprise. And an affordable one too. Sharpness and contrast in the center are very good already at f/1.8 (really) and stopping down the whole image becomes nice and sharp at f/2.8.

Sharp; faster auto focus; small; light; affordable; recessed front lens

Vignetting at f/1.8

I got a Nikon d3500 as a gift after graduating from grad school, and I immediately started taking pictures. As much as I loved what I was getting with the lenses that came with the camera (SAMs Club value pack), I was not happy with the bokeh I was getting from the 4.8+ aperture of those lenses...

I love this lens! It is so worth the price! You're actually getting a deal with this lens. Although I wanted to purchase 50mm f1.4g, this was more in budget and many places stated that this lens is slightly sharper until stopped down, then they are both about the same.

I felt somewhat obligated to enter a review, as the only quick review of two stars seemed a bit unfair. But, in all fairness, I've only had this lens for about 24 hours, so take this for what it's worth. I've used the 1.8 D for a couple years and was generally satisfied with it.

Build; AF speed; Improved optics wide open; silent af; auto/manual override; great bokeh

1 stop loss on the high end

many say its there go to lens for portraits. I love the sharp photo's this 50mm lens shoots. The lens was delivered two days sooner than posted at the time of purchase, so hats off to buy direct & save! Just in time for mothers day too... good job.

This lens is my go to lens for everything, it's great!

Easy To Use; Lightweight; Reliable

I am really amazed at the quality of photos from this lens... I didn't expect it to be that good. Makes photos nearly look 3D. Super shape pics.

Durable; Easy To Use; Lightweight; Reliable

Excellent sharp lens, I use this on my crop censor and my f80 film camera for all occasions but mainly street photography along side the 35mm 1.8g which I also highly recommend! This lens is sharper than the 1.4g across the whole frame save a few pounds and buy this you won't regret it!

Easy To Use; Fast; Improves Product Function; Lightweight; Sharp

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Lovely prime lens. I've been using on a Nikon D7100 and results are crisp images at all apertures. Now using on a secondhand D810 and equally as good. I also own a Tokina 100mm AT-X Macro which is equally as good as Nikon. I don't see the need to go for a F1.4.