Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50 mm 1:1.8G prime lens - IT'S REALLY FINE!

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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
  • Nikon's AF-S Nikkor 50 mm 1:1.8G prime lens is a really nice lens that I recommend. In this video I review the Nikon's 50 mm prime lens. I give you my opinion on how the lens works, handles and what it's qualities are. I also determine the lens' sweet spot and show example photos taken with the NIKKOR 50 mm 1:1.8G prime lens. I use the Nikon 50 mm 1:1,8 G lens with Nikon D3400.
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Komentáře • 57

  • @corcor062
    @corcor062 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I am using a Nikon D3400 and just picked up the 50mm 1.8 prime lens. You have a lot of great points and realistic photos I hope to emulate! Thank you for the insight.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před 7 měsíci

      Hi CCH! Thank you very much for watching. Best of luck to you with this great lens!

  • @protonish
    @protonish Před rokem +1

    I love your videos, very informative and nicely explained. Subscribed. Keep it up!

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem

      Hi Partha! Thank you very much, indeed. Kind regards!

  • @cliffterpher
    @cliffterpher Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Tom. Love my Sunday morning photography lesson from Estonia. Always interesting and often a nice surprise. After recent videos about Fuji, mirrorless and post-processing here is DSLR lens. Fantastic. Picked up an older, used Nikon D300s this week at a great price. Loving the feel and handling so far. Too early to judge the images but I have found that imposing restrictions on yourself with the gear is, ironically, very good for creativity. It's like when some tutors tell you to go out shooting and only use a single lens with fixed focal length. You have to be more imaginative. If you have fewer MP's the same concept can be true IMO.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před 2 lety +3

      Hi Cliff! I always enjoy reading your feedback. Thank you! I've also found that restricting yourself to certain limited number of options can be liberating in a way. It helps you focus on the task a little better. I sometimes go out with 2-3 cameras a tripod and a gimbal and come back relatively empty-handed because I wasn't sure if I should photograph birds, film something or do macro photography. If you only carry a macro lens, for example, you just look at the flowers and ground and find wonderful photo ops.

  • @saneauto
    @saneauto Před 3 měsíci +3

    Thank you Tom

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hi saneauto! Thank you very much for watching. Kind regards!

  • @isuruabeykoon66
    @isuruabeykoon66 Před rokem +1

    SUperb review! beautiful shots and beautiful country!

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem

      Hi Isuru! Thank you so much for your supporting words. Kind regards!

  • @MrMick560
    @MrMick560 Před rokem +1

    Lovely photos and nicely produced, your voice is very soothing, I'm getting this lens hopefully today but being in uk at this time with postal strikes and all the other madness am not sure,. The lens does a great job on the camera you used, I have just bought a an Old Nikon 700 and looking forward to trying it on that.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem

      Hi Michael! Thank you very much for your nice words. Nikon D700 is a great camera and I expect that it will work really well with this lens. Good luck to you!

    • @MrMick560
      @MrMick560 Před rokem +1

      @@tom_photo I'm hoping so, thanks.

  • @marwasoliman7217
    @marwasoliman7217 Před rokem +2

    This review was very helpful for me... Thanks

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem

      Hi Marwa! I'm very happy to hear that. Kind regards!

  • @HaiTomVlog
    @HaiTomVlog Před rokem +1

    I’ve loved this lens for years, it’s still one of my favorites

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem +1

      Hello! Just like you, I also love this lens. It's surprised me a lot. Although it's an FX lens I almost like it more with a DX camera. Kind regards!

  • @kbstabs5982
    @kbstabs5982 Před rokem +1

    Excellent review. Many thanks.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem

      Hi! Thank you so much for watching. Kind regards!

  • @haraldsagermann5785
    @haraldsagermann5785 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Excellent review 👍

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hi Harald! Thank you very much for watching. Kind regards!

  • @mrgadget1485
    @mrgadget1485 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this review! I've got an opportunity to pick this lens up 75 euros used, but I was hesitating to buy before watching.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem +2

      Hi Mr Gadget! This is a truly great deal on a wonderful lens. If you think you need this lens my recommendation is to go for it. Kind regards!

    • @mrgadget1485
      @mrgadget1485 Před rokem +1

      @@tom_photo , thanks! I just bought it :)

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem +1

      @@mrgadget1485 Great decision. In case you're interested, I've made more videos about Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G: 1) czcams.com/video/1-SRtxxAVME/video.html 2) czcams.com/video/SZCdU6swFSw/video.html 3) czcams.com/video/PSsyq8bYdio/video.html Cheers!

    • @mrgadget1485
      @mrgadget1485 Před rokem +1

      @@tom_photo , cool, I'll check them out :)

  • @elmachomen
    @elmachomen Před rokem +1

    Great video Tom! I'm considering this lens as my first prime for the Nikon D610, have you ever compared it with the older D version? Keep up the good work!

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem +2

      Hi Kevin! Thank you very much. Indeed, I have compared the newer and older version of the Nikkor 50mm prime lenses here: czcams.com/video/1-SRtxxAVME/video.html . And I have a video on the older version (Nikkord 50mm F1.8 D) alone as well: czcams.com/video/4BU0xFxOTYE/video.html . Kind regards!

    • @elmachomen
      @elmachomen Před rokem +1

      @@tom_photo thank you so much! I'll take a look at those :)

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem

      @@elmachomen Thank you, Kevin!

  • @janbroekema6102
    @janbroekema6102 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Tom ..most Nikon lenses are excellent..this one too..is the focus point at F2 sharp ( in focus)? With a Dslr you have sometimes front or back focus issues! It 's now a 75 mm lens ..and i hope it wil work on y X-T30.Many times i think how much better is the Leica summilux 50mm..it's about ten times more expensive! I like y video's..and waitting for the next one😉

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Jan! Good to hear from you. I find F2 plenty sharp, indeed, and I've been very happy with this lens. I'm planning on doing a video on how this lens works with with Fuji X-T30. Although I show it with Nikon D3400 in the video I primarily bought if for my Fuji because Fuji has focus peaking. My experience with combining Nikon lenses and Fuji cameras has been very promising so far. I'll keep experimenting.

    • @janbroekema6102
      @janbroekema6102 Před 2 lety +1

      @@tom_photo ..Yes focus peaking is a nice tool...yesterday i was able to shot a newt ( warming-up) in the sun with the X10..it was difficult due to the water reflexion..but in the end

    • @janbroekema6102
      @janbroekema6102 Před 2 lety +1

      I was able to get a nice image!

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před 2 lety +1

      @@janbroekema6102 My Fuji equipment is a bit more sophisticated than my Nikon. This is why for certain work I can only use Fuji and I borrow lenses from Nikon.

  • @Franzzzz09
    @Franzzzz09 Před rokem +1

    Will it be worth it to buy used $90 but the rubber ring is missing. Does it affect the photo?

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem +1

      H! Thanks for asking. Typically these lenses run between $70 - 180 used at the moment. I'm seeing one on sale for 75 EUR where I live and it is in a very good condition. Rubber cover missing on the ring (this is how I understand it) does not affect the photo if all other parts of the lens are there and in good condition. However missing parts are often a sign of heavy usage or even abuse. Considering the price of $90 I'd personally not buy this lens. Kind regards!

  • @anoopsasidharan5090
    @anoopsasidharan5090 Před rokem +2

    Sir, which camera did you use to make this video...

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem

      Hi Anoop! I used Fujifilm X-T30 to make this video. It's one of my favorite cameras. You can see the very same camera that I used to make this video in my Fuji X-T30 review here: czcams.com/video/OuV0ydLM20w/video.html . Cheers!

  • @donfilo59
    @donfilo59 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Muchas Gracias por este maravilloso Video.......-tengo las dos Lentes de Nikon 1.4+1.8 y me Ayuda a encontrar el F-mas adecuado y Nitidez posible
    Saludos
    Juan de Austria
    Granada-España

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před 9 měsíci

      ¡Hola, Juan! Muchas gracias por mirar. Me alegra que hayas encontrado útil mi vídeo. ¡Atentamente!

  • @carlenedixon150
    @carlenedixon150 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Has anyone used this lens with the FTZ adapter?

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Hi Carlene! Thank you for watching. Yes, this lens is compatible with the Nikon FTZ adapter. With this adapter you get autofocus support for your lens. I do not have first hand experience, though. Kind regards!

    • @carlenedixon150
      @carlenedixon150 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@tom_photothank you!

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před 7 měsíci

      @@carlenedixon150 You're very welcome!

  • @pjc3163
    @pjc3163 Před rokem +2

    The G lens is pretty well useless on my FM2 film camera; give the D a point for that! ;)

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem +1

      Hi PJC316! This is an excellent point :). Thanks!

  • @jackyyao8231
    @jackyyao8231 Před rokem +2

    how about 50/1.8s

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem +2

      Hi Jacky! Thank you for asking. This another nice lens. However it is for Nikon's Z-mount, not F-mount. So those two lenses would not be easily interchangeable, you'd need an adapter. Kind regards.

    • @jackyyao8231
      @jackyyao8231 Před rokem +1

      ​@@tom_photo I have z6ii and FTZ,do you think which one between s and g?1/2 price.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem

      @@jackyyao8231 Hi! The Z 50 mm S will work much better with your camera because it's a Z-mount lens. Cheers!

    • @jackyyao8231
      @jackyyao8231 Před rokem +1

      @@tom_photo but price is expensive

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem

      @@jackyyao8231 Hi! Yes, this is true. The Nikkor F-mount prime lenses are cheaper. Kind regards!

  • @wlewisiii
    @wlewisiii Před rokem +1

    Eh, ok lens but without a manual aperture ring it's flexibility is minimal. Buy an AF or AF-D 50/1.4 instead. Faster, cheaper, better.

    • @tom_photo
      @tom_photo  Před rokem +1

      Hi William! Yes, this is true, it would benefit from manual aperture ring. At the same time it has very fine optical properties. Kind regards!

    • @villegas24
      @villegas24 Před 7 měsíci +1

      The D version sucks. I have literally bought the G version because the D version is so soft and the construction is just trash. It’s the only Nikon lens I dislike besides kit lenses

    • @azimow2905
      @azimow2905 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@villegas24The 1.8G has a focus-shift problem, at 1.8 it hits it exactly right, and as you start to cover the aperture, the focus point shifts (most likely backwards), this is all because the camera only focuses at open.