I am a very first time user/owner of ANY Nikon product and I was gifted a D7100 camera with 5 lenses... This 50mm is absolutely amazing and "nifty 50" is an understatement to me lol. This is more like a federal requirement 50 HAHAHA. I have the Tamrom 28-75mm and it does not compare so I carry this one. I also have a fully manual nikkor 50 that obliterates the other lens with this one. As a first time owner of Nikkon let alone this lens to boot, I want anything D series of this lens lol. It's amazing and I think commercially for my work this will make me a great ton of money.
Hi AP Dallas Photos! Thank you very much for your feedback. You are absolutely right that this is a great lens. Best of luck to you with your photography!
Oh, that's classic. Works incredibly on both F90x and D90. Also, great to see the sharpness graph - I had some suspicions on the aperture that works best, but it's much better to see some science that confirm that. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for this video! I've been shooting with this nifty fifty lens on a fullframe Nikon D750 for years and LOVE the quality images! Again, thank you...
I own every version of the Nikkor 50mm f1.8 F mount lens and I feel from decades of shooting these lenses that the D series version resolves a bit better and is sharper than those made before and after.
Another benefit of the D Type lens is that, unlike the G Type lens, the D lens will auto focus on auto focus film cameras like the F4s AND can be used in the fully Manual mode with the Aperture ring. Because I shoot both film and digital cameras, I am now collecting "like new" used Nikkor D type lenses for all of my Nikon cameras from my old Nikon F, F2AS, F4s, to my D70. D80, D600 and D850.
Great video Tom! The clarity on those sample images is just stunning, we forget really quick that lenses made 20 years ago are still up to par for 99% of us 99% of the time. Now you should prepare a shootout between all the 50's Nikon made for DSRLs FX (50mm 1.8G, 50mm 1.8D, 50mm 1.4G, 50mm 1.4D, 50mm 1.2 Noct) and see how they perform compared to each other, that would be interesting although realistically only from a technical point of view since this review has shown, that they're all probably more than good enough for most situations. Keep up the good work!
Hi Kevin! Thank you for this idea. I'd love to compare all of those lenses but I don't own all of them. One day I hope to test them all, though! And, yes, you are absolutely right about the older lenses being absolutely wonderful. Cheers!
Hi! Thanks for asking. You will want to use A-priority or manual (M) mode. M mode is the best. Then select "Non-CPU Lens Data" and select focal length and max aperture. The under "Custom settings" go to aperture settings and set it to aperture ring. (I may not be absolutely correct with every menu item here because I don't own a D90 but I hope you can figure it out by analogy.) Set the focus mode to manual and use the aperture ring to change the F-stop. Let me know if you need more help. Kind regards!
Hi B3NN! I'm quite certain you're going to like this fine lens. It will not have a motor inside so with D3400 you can only use manual focusing. Kind regards!
Using the same lens with my d750 but my images turn out so bad and not focused! I tried to focus but my background looks so grainy and the photo isn’t clear and crisp ! Any recommendations?
Hi! I'll be happy to help you. First I'd like to confirm that your lens is switched to autofocus and what the autofocus mode is. Then please let me know how your ISO is controlled (is it automatic, what are the limits). Thrird, let's make sure that you do not have sharpening or contrast turned all the way up. Did the problems emerge suddenly? Were you ever able to to take good photos with this setup? Once we know these answers we can look further. Kind regards!
@ hi, my AF is switched on yes! I have it on AF-S. My ISO isn’t automatic (I don’t think so). I just got the lens a week ago and I noticed since I started using it this is what I get grainy not fully crispy photos :(
@@sarahns8952 Hi! How long have you had this camera, is it giving you good results with other lenses? Please check what your ISO, F-stop and shutter speed are (let me know the values). Let's start with these basic questions before we go deeper into the camera menu.
@@sarahns8952 Hi! I see. If you could answer the questions in my previous message then I could help you troubleshoot. I'm quit certain the settings just need to be tweaked a bit to make it work. Cheers!
Hi! The lock at F22 means automatic aperture control. When you lock it in this position you can start using the camera body to control the aperture. This is provided that your camera body is capable of doing it. What camera are you using? Kind regards!
Hello there! I don't expect you to reply to my comment to your more than one year old video, but if you happen to see it, I want to tell you that I got this lens for my d3500 and at open aperture it does not seem to focus on infinity. The depth of field is all messed up and even when I try to focus closer dostances it's always a bit off. Any idea whether it's the camera or the lens with the problem?
Hi Măgulean! Thank you for asking. This lens and this camera are optically compatible but autofocus is not possible since neither the camera nor the lens has a motor. How do you determine that the lens doesn't focus properly? Before I can help you better please confirm that the lens focuses to infinity at every F-stop value other than the smallest? A possible problem could be an aperture mechanism issue or aperture blades sticking. Or it could be a lens calibration issue. Can you do this aperture test: Set the lens to different aperture values and observe if the focus-to-infinity issue persists. Try to pinpoint the exact F-stop where you see issues. It's also a good idea to clean the lens contacts and update camera firmware. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo yes, so I've tried focusing on different focal lengths, at it seems to have a sweet spot between about 1 and 8 meters at max aperture. Then, between 8 meters and infinity, it again does not focus, under about 30 meters and, of course, if the aperture is fully open, it won't be sharp. I can fix that by closing the aperture, but then I won't get as much light and the sole reason I wanted this lens was it's very large aperture (that I guess I could have gotten from any other more fitting lens, but the "nifty fifty is the nifty fifty") Thank you a lot for your help, you have my like and subscribe. P.S. do you, by any chance, have a recommendation for a 1.8 lens for the d3500?
@@maguleanvalentin5099 Hi Hi Măgulean! Thank you very much. I suspect there might be a technical problem with your current lens. Has been cleaned or serviced recently? Indeed, I have a recommendation for Nikon D3500. One of my favorite lenses to go with it is the Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G ( th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html ). I like it even more with the D3500 than with my full frame Nikon (D610) which it was designed for. This lens will focus very nicely with your D3500 and the results are absolutely great. Kind regards!
I have a nikon d3400 and was wondering if you have any suggestion for a good lens to use for fitness videos (vertical and horizontal) for steady video on tripod but gives a cinematic look
Hi Ihman! Thank you for asking. For fitness videos indoors you probably need a relatively wide angle lens and you want auto focusing. You fan use both the DX and FX line of lenses on this camera. You may want to consider AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G. This is a full frame lens and will work equally well with full frame and your D3400. Kind regards!
Hi! Yes, indeed it will work with your Nikon D5100, and you'll need to focus manually (because neither the camera not the lens has a motor). Kind regards!
I have this lense in my D7200. If you're not doing portrait, just put this on permanent f2.8 indoors and f4 outdoors then you have a very sharp and fast lense for any shot. The noise level is not really loud as what people are saying unless you came from an AF-S then you can unhear it but really not an issue for the price.
Hi! Thanks for asking. The AF doe not work with the D50. This is because neither the camera nor the lens has the AF motor. However, with manual focusing the lens will still work very well with the D50, Cheers!
Hi! Thank you for your message. Please confirm that the lens doesn't work because you cannot focus with it (and not because the metering is wrong). The D5200 does not have autofocus motor and the lens doesn't have it either. You can only focus manually with this lens when using the D5200. Kind regards!
Ps i am in big trouble..i have kahler cancer..in 2023 they will give me 4 chemo imune shots..in May bone marrow transplantion!I hope i will stay a live..take care Tom
@@janbroekema6102 Hi Jan! I'm very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you. I think there are some very good options to keep the disease under control. So despite everything it is possible to find reasons for optimism. I wish you the very best.
@@janbroekema6102 Hi Jan! Absolutely. Please let me know how things are going. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and I really think that with good care things are going to get better for you. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo I do Tom ..from Holland have a nice and warm christmas! I am stlil a Fuji X100 fan boy 😉 johnatan flemming has a nice website (2011) about his X100. Mostly shot in the Bay Area..his website made my buy my X100 in 2016!Take Care Tom.
Hi! Yes it will. However with the D3500 only manual focusing is possible. I'd recommend Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G (th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html) with this camera. This lens will auto-focus as well. Kind regards!
Hi Ishan! Thanks for asking. Yes it will work on Nikon D3100 but only with manual focusing. Neither the lens nor the camera has a motor, so auto focus is not possible Kind regards!
Hi Tiger Zhou! Yes, this is a full frame lens and it will be a 50 mm full frame equivalent in front of your full frame camera. The effective focal length will change when you use it with a crop sensor camera. Kind regards!
@@robypreset9459 I always use my Nikkor AF-S F/1.8 G lens with D3400. The Nikkor AF F/1.8 D is unfortunately not compatible with D3400. You can use it in manual mode but the lens and body will not communicate properly. This also applies to changing the aperture via camera body. You'll want the G version of this lens for the D3400. Kind regards!
Hi! Great to hear from you. Yes, this lens will work with your D3100 but only with manual focusing. The lens is very good for night photography as it can go all the way to F1.8. All you need is a good tripod and self timer. Best of luck to you!
@@tom_photo Thank you. The lens I have works well during the day, but at night, my photos looks a little 'orange'. So I'm hoping this one will be the better one. I want my photos to look natural. Thanks :)
@@irraplaceable Hi! The orange look at night is most likely caused by white balance. Try changing the white balance for night photos and the results can improve. Cheers!
Hi! Thank you for asking. It is best to search for this lens in used photography equipment sites online, or the large global distributors such as Ebay or Amazon. I just checked ebay.com and they had several of this lens available. I hope this helps. Kind regards!
Hi Techy! Both lenses are very suitable for portraits. I've not used Yongnuo myself but based on what I know it's good. Thanks for watching. Kind regards!
@@techy96 Hi Techy! Can you be more specific? What camera do you have? Why do you think it is not compatible with your camera? Are you getting an error message? Kind regards!
Hi! thank you for asking. Since the D5100 does not have built-in autofocus motor the lens could be used only with manual focusing. Autofocus is not possible because the lens does not have a motor. If you need a similar lens with a motor please consider Nikkor AF-S F/1.8 G as a great alternative: th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html . Kind regards!
Hi! Thank you for asking. Given the choice between the Nikon AF-S F/1.8 G and the Nikon AF F/1.8 D, most people would probably prefer the former because it has a focus motor and is optically a little bit superior. The latter will only autofocus if your camera has a motor in the body. Both lenses will work with both crop sensor and full-frame cameras. Kind regards!
@@delibaba_1923 Hi! The aperture blades of the D lens are less rounded, this is probably why you are seeing more interesting sunstars. The G version is supposed to be sharper in general. However, in practice I do not see large differences. Kind regards!
Hello i tried using this lense with my nikon d5300 but it is not allowing me to click pictures on the f2.8 setting ? Only able to shoot on f22 can you please help me out here ?
Hi! Thanks you for asking. Sure, I can help you. You have locked your lens at position F22. Find the small switch next to the aperture ring and unlock it (push it in the up direction). You'll want to lock this switch at F22 when you want the camera body to control your F-stop. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo yes I did exactly what you have mentioned but it displays a message on my Nikon d5300 that "lock lense aperture ring at minimum aperture (largest f-number) can you please provide some assistance on this thank you !
@@blablablahh612 Hi! Nikon D5300 has no in-body auto focus motor. So if you want to use the Nikkor AF 50mm F/1.8D you need to use it in the manual mode. The Nikon D5300 lacks support for controlling the aperture Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D. You can only set it manually. For this you need to select Manual or Aperture Priority mode. Let me know how it worked for you. Kind regards!
@@blablablahh612 first make sure the lens is locked. Then look for a +/- button on top of your right grip by your on/off - shoot button. You’ll have to hold while scrolling your shutter speed wheel, you should be able to control your f-stops this way. Hope this helps!
Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses. Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster.
Hi! Thank you for asking. Optically speaking this lens will work very well. Since it does not have a motor and the D5600 does not have a motor you can use it only in the manual mode. On the other hand the Nikon AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G has the auto focus motor: th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html . Kind regards!
Hi 3 A.M.! Thank you for asking. This is a great all around lens and will work well for architecture, too. The effective focal length will depend of whether you use it with full frame or crop sensor camera. With crop sensor it might be too narrow for interiors. But it will depend on what and how you photograph. Please keep in mind that it has no motor inside, so if your camera body doesn't have it either then you need to focus manually. Kind regards!
Hi Techy! Thank you for asking. I do not have hand first hand experience with this lens. However, the reviews about it are quite optimistic. The Nikkor 50mm D is also very affordable (probably just a bit more expensive) and works really well. I have a feeling that both would be fine choices. Kind regards!
Hi! Thank you for asking. The D700 has a motor so auto focus should work. If it does not, most likely some settings are not optimal. Please check that the auto focus switch is set to the AF position (and not MF). The next thing to try is to reset the camera settings and make sure that camera firmware is up to date. Let me know if this helped. I'll be happy to help you figure this out. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo Thank you, thank you for helping, do you mean Rotate the focus-mode selector outside the camera to AF? but i don't see it on d700. Sorry as English is not my native language so I don't know if my description is clear.
@@rosesarered999h Hi! When you look at the camera so that the lens is facing you there is a focus mode button (a small black lever) on the bottom right of the camera body, diagonally under the lens. Please check that this is set to automatic and not manual. Kind regards!
Hi Remarc! Thanks for asking. Nikon D5100 does not have a motor in the body which means that the camera cannot autofocus with this lens (because neither the camera nor the lens has autofocus motor). If you want a very similar lens that can autofocus with your camera please consider Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G: th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html . Kind regards!
Hi Maia! Thank you for asking. To use your Z-mount camera with this F-mount lens you'd need an adapter. I copying a link here for you: www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/products-and-innovation/nikon-z-series-mount-adapter-ftz.html#:~:text=360%20F%2Dmount%20lenses%20in,Approx. Kind regards!
Hi Lancelot! Yes, it will work with your camera but only with manual focusing. Neither the camera nor the lens has a motor, so autofocus will not work. Kind regards!
Hi GR4NDtrust ! Since it does not have a motor it will only work with manual focusing on D3000. For D3000 I'd therefore recommend Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G: th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html . In this video I use it with D3400. Kind regards!
I used it on a D40 (so manual focus only, just like on a D3000) and later on on a D90 and a D7100 and some mirrorrless bodies with an adapter for many years, and I was very happy with it. My copy didn't have the stickiness issue on the focus ring. EDIT: wide open it has some very noticable chromatic aberration. You can cancel it out in post processing, but it's an issue you need to be aware of.
@@mjak993 Hi! Thank you very much for your input! It's a nice lens, indeed. I'd say that the chromatic aberration is there but it's not too bad. Kind regards!
Hi! Thank you for asking. This lens will work with the Nikon D5300. However, since neither the lens nor the camera has a motor for autofocus, you can only use manual focusing. If you need a 50 mm prime that will also focus automatically then a good option is Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G: th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html . Kind regards!
Nikon D5300 Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses. Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster.
Love this lens, I think this is the best value lens ever made. Photo is sharp, and you get a fast lens for an affordable price. Its G cousin is not an affordable lens. Best of all this lens is made tough. Its the kind of lens you need to bring for hiking.
@@tom_photo yeah but i have to highlight though this lens autofocus dont work with mirrorless camera or camera without the screwdrive motor on the body. The fact that modern cameras doesnt have the autofocus motor on the body itself is a mystery to me, as putting the motor on the lens will increase the price of the lens significantly and the lens will be less durable as if you drop the lens, you could damage the autofocus motor on the lens. Also the lens motor could also get damaged by mishandling the lens. Theres less occurance of that when using a camera body with its own motor.
@@RiemsAI Hi! Yes, and if the motor is in the camera body then you only need one motor for all of your lenses and in end the entire setup will be cheaper. Cheers!
Hi Michael! Thank you for your response. What is MSW and what is §30? Sorry that I didn't fully understand your comment. If you could clarify a bit maybe I could give a more proper response. Kind regards!
Hi! Thank you for asking. Yes, this lens can be used with older Nikon F-mount film cameras, but you need to focus manually and adjust exposure settings manually. Kind regards!
Hi! Thank you for asking. Yes, it will work with the D3300. However autofocus will not work. You'll need to focus manually. This is because neither the camera nor the lens has a focus motor. Kind regards!
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1:47 we can also fine tune our focus by moving closer or further from our close subject so less of a problem
Hi! Thank you very much for your comment. Kind regards!
I am a very first time user/owner of ANY Nikon product and I was gifted a D7100 camera with 5 lenses... This 50mm is absolutely amazing and "nifty 50" is an understatement to me lol. This is more like a federal requirement 50 HAHAHA. I have the Tamrom 28-75mm and it does not compare so I carry this one. I also have a fully manual nikkor 50 that obliterates the other lens with this one. As a first time owner of Nikkon let alone this lens to boot, I want anything D series of this lens lol. It's amazing and I think commercially for my work this will make me a great ton of money.
Hi AP Dallas Photos! Thank you very much for your feedback. You are absolutely right that this is a great lens. Best of luck to you with your photography!
Oh, that's classic. Works incredibly on both F90x and D90. Also, great to see the sharpness graph - I had some suspicions on the aperture that works best, but it's much better to see some science that confirm that. Thanks a lot!
Hi! Thanks so much for your feedback. Kind regards!
Thanks for this video! I've been shooting with this nifty fifty lens on a fullframe Nikon D750 for years and LOVE the quality images! Again, thank you...
Hi! Thanks a lot for your feedback. This lens is very nice, indeed. Kind regards!
I own every version of the Nikkor 50mm f1.8 F mount lens and I feel from decades of shooting these lenses that the D series version resolves a bit better and is sharper than those made before and after.
Hi Art! Your long experience with all of these lenses is very valuable. Thank you very much for sharing. Kind regards!
Another benefit of the D Type lens is that, unlike the G Type lens, the D lens will auto focus on auto focus film cameras like the F4s AND can be used in the fully Manual mode with the Aperture ring. Because I shoot both film and digital cameras, I am now collecting "like new" used Nikkor D type lenses for all of my Nikon cameras from my old Nikon F, F2AS, F4s, to my D70. D80, D600 and D850.
Hi! Thank you for making these good points. Kind regards!
Great video Tom! The clarity on those sample images is just stunning, we forget really quick that lenses made 20 years ago are still up to par for 99% of us 99% of the time. Now you should prepare a shootout between all the 50's Nikon made for DSRLs FX (50mm 1.8G, 50mm 1.8D, 50mm 1.4G, 50mm 1.4D, 50mm 1.2 Noct) and see how they perform compared to each other, that would be interesting although realistically only from a technical point of view since this review has shown, that they're all probably more than good enough for most situations. Keep up the good work!
Hi Kevin! Thank you for this idea. I'd love to compare all of those lenses but I don't own all of them. One day I hope to test them all, though! And, yes, you are absolutely right about the older lenses being absolutely wonderful. Cheers!
Hello Tomphoto, great video. How do i use the manual focus on this lens? I’m using the Nikon D90 but got the lens from a D80.
Hi! Thanks for asking. You will want to use A-priority or manual (M) mode. M mode is the best. Then select "Non-CPU Lens Data" and select focal length and max aperture. The under "Custom settings" go to aperture settings and set it to aperture ring. (I may not be absolutely correct with every menu item here because I don't own a D90 but I hope you can figure it out by analogy.) Set the focus mode to manual and use the aperture ring to change the F-stop. Let me know if you need more help. Kind regards!
Appreciate your video,,,I'm a Nikon full-frame camera shooters and LOVE my 50mm 1.8D lens for all-around photography...THANKS! :)
Hi! Absolutely, I agree with you. This is a wonderful lens. Kind regards!
Great video, just ordered one for my D3400, waiting to see how it stacks up against my newer 35mm
Hi B3NN! I'm quite certain you're going to like this fine lens. It will not have a motor inside so with D3400 you can only use manual focusing. Kind regards!
Reversing this lens aids in taking sharp close up photos. And you have aperture in control as well
Hi! This is a good point. Thank you very much for your feedback!
Using the same lens with my d750 but my images turn out so bad and not focused! I tried to focus but my background looks so grainy and the photo isn’t clear and crisp ! Any recommendations?
Hi! I'll be happy to help you. First I'd like to confirm that your lens is switched to autofocus and what the autofocus mode is. Then please let me know how your ISO is controlled (is it automatic, what are the limits). Thrird, let's make sure that you do not have sharpening or contrast turned all the way up. Did the problems emerge suddenly? Were you ever able to to take good photos with this setup? Once we know these answers we can look further. Kind regards!
@ hi, my AF is switched on yes! I have it on AF-S. My ISO isn’t automatic (I don’t think so). I just got the lens a week ago and I noticed since I started using it this is what I get grainy not fully crispy photos :(
@@sarahns8952 Hi! How long have you had this camera, is it giving you good results with other lenses? Please check what your ISO, F-stop and shutter speed are (let me know the values). Let's start with these basic questions before we go deeper into the camera menu.
@ just had it for a week now and this is the only lens I used with it 🥲 the camera is in used condition and so is the lens when I bought them
@@sarahns8952 Hi! I see. If you could answer the questions in my previous message then I could help you troubleshoot. I'm quit certain the settings just need to be tweaked a bit to make it work. Cheers!
why i can't lock the aperture ring except 22??
Hi! The lock at F22 means automatic aperture control. When you lock it in this position you can start using the camera body to control the aperture. This is provided that your camera body is capable of doing it. What camera are you using? Kind regards!
Hello there! I don't expect you to reply to my comment to your more than one year old video, but if you happen to see it, I want to tell you that I got this lens for my d3500 and at open aperture it does not seem to focus on infinity. The depth of field is all messed up and even when I try to focus closer dostances it's always a bit off. Any idea whether it's the camera or the lens with the problem?
Hi Măgulean! Thank you for asking. This lens and this camera are optically compatible but autofocus is not possible since neither the camera nor the lens has a motor. How do you determine that the lens doesn't focus properly? Before I can help you better please confirm that the lens focuses to infinity at every F-stop value other than the smallest? A possible problem could be an aperture mechanism issue or aperture blades sticking. Or it could be a lens calibration issue. Can you do this aperture test: Set the lens to different aperture values and observe if the focus-to-infinity issue persists. Try to pinpoint the exact F-stop where you see issues. It's also a good idea to clean the lens contacts and update camera firmware. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo yes, so I've tried focusing on different focal lengths, at it seems to have a sweet spot between about 1 and 8 meters at max aperture. Then, between 8 meters and infinity, it again does not focus, under about 30 meters and, of course, if the aperture is fully open, it won't be sharp. I can fix that by closing the aperture, but then I won't get as much light and the sole reason I wanted this lens was it's very large aperture (that I guess I could have gotten from any other more fitting lens, but the "nifty fifty is the nifty fifty")
Thank you a lot for your help, you have my like and subscribe.
P.S. do you, by any chance, have a recommendation for a 1.8 lens for the d3500?
@@maguleanvalentin5099 Hi Hi Măgulean! Thank you very much. I suspect there might be a technical problem with your current lens. Has been cleaned or serviced recently? Indeed, I have a recommendation for Nikon D3500. One of my favorite lenses to go with it is the Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G ( th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html ). I like it even more with the D3500 than with my full frame Nikon (D610) which it was designed for. This lens will focus very nicely with your D3500 and the results are absolutely great. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo the lens is actually brand new, but if you think there's something wrong with it, I'll call support and see what they can tell me.
@@maguleanvalentin5099 Hi Măgulean! That's a good decision. Best of luck to you!
This is best paired with the D7xxx series, the setup is so light and seems you have a pancake on.
Hi Alexis! Yes, this is a good point. Thank you very much for watching. Kind regards!
I have a nikon d3400 and was wondering if you have any suggestion for a good lens to use for fitness videos (vertical and horizontal) for steady video on tripod but gives a cinematic look
Hi Ihman! Thank you for asking. For fitness videos indoors you probably need a relatively wide angle lens and you want auto focusing. You fan use both the DX and FX line of lenses on this camera. You may want to consider AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G. This is a full frame lens and will work equally well with full frame and your D3400. Kind regards!
love the python script sharpness data.
Hi! Thank you so much for watching. Kind regards!
Hello, does this work with Nikon D5100? I am okay adjusting manually for every shot
Thanks
Hi! Yes, indeed it will work with your Nikon D5100, and you'll need to focus manually (because neither the camera not the lens has a motor). Kind regards!
@@tom_photo Thank you so much.
@@eshwargulupalli2568 You're very welcome!
I have this lense in my D7200.
If you're not doing portrait, just put this on permanent f2.8 indoors and f4 outdoors then you have a very sharp and fast lense for any shot.
The noise level is not really loud as what people are saying unless you came from an AF-S then you can unhear it but really not an issue for the price.
Hi Alexis! Thank you very much for watching and for the tips. This is a very nice lens, indeed. Kind regards!
Hi my man, does the AF work with nikon D50?
Hi! Thanks for asking. The AF doe not work with the D50. This is because neither the camera nor the lens has the AF motor. However, with manual focusing the lens will still work very well with the D50, Cheers!
i tried it on my D5200 the camera works only if i set apperture to f4. other than that it wont shoot. how can i fix this?
Hi! Thank you for your message. Please confirm that the lens doesn't work because you cannot focus with it (and not because the metering is wrong). The D5200 does not have autofocus motor and the lens doesn't have it either. You can only focus manually with this lens when using the D5200. Kind regards!
Thanks Tom nice video ...nice lens..the D610 is a excellent camera..and I think big bang for the buck!!
Ps i am in big trouble..i have kahler cancer..in 2023 they will give me 4 chemo imune shots..in May bone marrow transplantion!I hope i will stay a live..take care Tom
@@janbroekema6102 Hi Jan! I'm very sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you. I think there are some very good options to keep the disease under control. So despite everything it is possible to find reasons for optimism. I wish you the very best.
@@tom_photo Thanks Tom..positife mind set is important! I do my best...i will post every now and then how i progresse!
@@janbroekema6102 Hi Jan! Absolutely. Please let me know how things are going. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and I really think that with good care things are going to get better for you. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo I do Tom ..from Holland have a nice and warm christmas! I am stlil a Fuji X100 fan boy 😉 johnatan flemming has a nice website (2011) about his X100. Mostly shot in the Bay Area..his website made my buy my X100 in 2016!Take Care Tom.
Hi brother , would this work on my D3500
Hi! Yes it will. However with the D3500 only manual focusing is possible. I'd recommend Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G (th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html) with this camera. This lens will auto-focus as well. Kind regards!
Yes... It works but you have to lock to 22mm so error message will dissappear
@@teras3640 Hi! Thank you very much for your note!
Will this work on the nikon d3200?
Hi! Thank you for asking. Yes it will. However you'd need to focus manually because neither the camera body nor the lens has a motor. Kind regards!
@tom_photo thank you for replying, you've earned yourself a subscriber haha
@@Roshan-q1q9x Hi! Thank you very much! Looking forward to discussing photography with you in the future.
does it work on nikond3100?
Hi Ishan! Thanks for asking. Yes it will work on Nikon D3100 but only with manual focusing. Neither the lens nor the camera has a motor, so auto focus is not possible Kind regards!
Hey I'm wondering if the 50 mm focal length will stay the same on my Z5 (full frame) when using a ftz adaptor
Hi Tiger Zhou! Yes, this is a full frame lens and it will be a 50 mm full frame equivalent in front of your full frame camera. The effective focal length will change when you use it with a crop sensor camera. Kind regards!
have this fixed lens, but for the Nikon D3400 body, why can't the aperture be read on the camera?
Hi! Thank you for asking. Please make sure that you have set the aperture to F22. Then it should work. Kind regards!
@@tom_photoI have tried but can't

@@robypreset9459 Hi! Could you, please, clarify if you cannot switch to F22 or switching to F22 won't make it work?
@@tom_photoI have changed it to F22 but it doesn't read on the camera
@@robypreset9459 I always use my Nikkor AF-S F/1.8 G lens with D3400. The Nikkor AF F/1.8 D is unfortunately not compatible with D3400. You can use it in manual mode but the lens and body will not communicate properly. This also applies to changing the aperture via camera body. You'll want the G version of this lens for the D3400. Kind regards!
Hi :) Will this lens work on Nikon D3100 & what's your take on night photography with this lens - Many thanks :)
Hi! Great to hear from you. Yes, this lens will work with your D3100 but only with manual focusing. The lens is very good for night photography as it can go all the way to F1.8. All you need is a good tripod and self timer. Best of luck to you!
@@tom_photo Thank you. The lens I have works well during the day, but at night, my photos looks a little 'orange'. So I'm hoping this one will be the better one. I want my photos to look natural. Thanks :)
@@irraplaceable Hi! The orange look at night is most likely caused by white balance. Try changing the white balance for night photos and the results can improve. Cheers!
hi which mount adapter do i have to use in canon m50
Hi Mohammed! You'd need to convert Canon EF-M mount of your camera to Nikon F-mount. Kind regards!
Would this work with nikon D750
Hi! Thank you for asking. Yes, this lens will work very well with the D750. I've used it with the D610 and the results are great. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo Thank you!🙏
@@gam2925 You're most welcome. Best of luck to you with this lens!
Sir , where can I get 50 mm f/ 1.8 D nikon lens , as it is unavailable in india. Please help me to get this lens .
Hi! Thank you for asking. It is best to search for this lens in used photography equipment sites online, or the large global distributors such as Ebay or Amazon. I just checked ebay.com and they had several of this lens available. I hope this helps. Kind regards!
Yongnuo 50 mm 1.8 f (for Nikon ) vs Nikon 1.8 D Which is better for Portrait Photography . Im using Nikon D3500.
Hi Techy! Both lenses are very suitable for portraits. I've not used Yongnuo myself but based on what I know it's good. Thanks for watching. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo I have Just Purchased Nikkor 50 mm 1.8 D Lens With Cameras Show the lens Incompatible !!
@@techy96 Hi Techy! Can you be more specific? What camera do you have? Why do you think it is not compatible with your camera? Are you getting an error message? Kind regards!
Its Solved Now. It Only Works with Manual Mode. No other modes are compatible with this Lens.
@@techy96 you need a body with motor, like d7000
Does it work with Nikon d5100
Hi! thank you for asking. Since the D5100 does not have built-in autofocus motor the lens could be used only with manual focusing. Autofocus is not possible because the lens does not have a motor. If you need a similar lens with a motor please consider Nikkor AF-S F/1.8 G as a great alternative: th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html . Kind regards!
Which one do you think is better: AF 50mm F/1.8 (made in Japan) or AF 50mm F/1.8 D (made in China)? They are the same price.
Hi! Thank you for asking. Given the choice between the Nikon AF-S F/1.8 G and the Nikon AF F/1.8 D, most people would probably prefer the former because it has a focus motor and is optically a little bit superior. The latter will only autofocus if your camera has a motor in the body. Both lenses will work with both crop sensor and full-frame cameras. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo d version produces outstanding sunstars where is g version does not... I wonder how much g version is sharper in daily use?
@@delibaba_1923 Hi! The aperture blades of the D lens are less rounded, this is probably why you are seeing more interesting sunstars. The G version is supposed to be sharper in general. However, in practice I do not see large differences. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo thanks for your comment and advice, i will keep my d version since the g version's sharpness is not a lot better. regards from Aotearoa!
@@delibaba_1923 Hi! good decision. Best of luck to you!
Hello i tried using this lense with my nikon d5300 but it is not allowing me to click pictures on the f2.8 setting ? Only able to shoot on f22 can you please help me out here ?
Hi! Thanks you for asking. Sure, I can help you. You have locked your lens at position F22. Find the small switch next to the aperture ring and unlock it (push it in the up direction). You'll want to lock this switch at F22 when you want the camera body to control your F-stop. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo yes I did exactly what you have mentioned but it displays a message on my Nikon d5300 that "lock lense aperture ring at minimum aperture (largest f-number) can you please provide some assistance on this thank you !
@@blablablahh612 Hi! Nikon D5300 has no in-body auto focus motor. So if you want to use the Nikkor AF 50mm F/1.8D you need to use it in the manual mode. The Nikon D5300 lacks support for controlling the aperture Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8D. You can only set it manually. For this you need to select Manual or Aperture Priority mode. Let me know how it worked for you. Kind regards!
@@blablablahh612 first make sure the lens is locked. Then look for a +/- button on top of your right grip by your on/off - shoot button. You’ll have to hold while scrolling your shutter speed wheel, you should be able to control your f-stops this way. Hope this helps!
Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses.
Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses.
Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster.
will this lens work on nikon D5600 ?
Hi! Thank you for asking. Optically speaking this lens will work very well. Since it does not have a motor and the D5600 does not have a motor you can use it only in the manual mode. On the other hand the Nikon AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G has the auto focus motor: th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html . Kind regards!
Can i use this lens for architectural photography?
Hi 3 A.M.! Thank you for asking. This is a great all around lens and will work well for architecture, too. The effective focal length will depend of whether you use it with full frame or crop sensor camera. With crop sensor it might be too narrow for interiors. But it will depend on what and how you photograph. Please keep in mind that it has no motor inside, so if your camera body doesn't have it either then you need to focus manually. Kind regards!
Thank you tom ❤️
@@zeroanglefilms You're very welcome!
Yongnuo 50 mm is better or this one ??
Hi Techy! Thank you for asking. I do not have hand first hand experience with this lens. However, the reviews about it are quite optimistic. The Nikkor 50mm D is also very affordable (probably just a bit more expensive) and works really well. I have a feeling that both would be fine choices. Kind regards!
Please go for this lens since I've used yongnuo before.. This lens auto focus and sharpness is way better than yongnuo... 🎉
@TomPhoto But Camera shows Incompatible.
I use this lens on D700, but auto focus doesn't work. Can you teach me.
Hi! Thank you for asking. The D700 has a motor so auto focus should work. If it does not, most likely some settings are not optimal. Please check that the auto focus switch is set to the AF position (and not MF). The next thing to try is to reset the camera settings and make sure that camera firmware is up to date. Let me know if this helped. I'll be happy to help you figure this out. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo Thank you, thank you for helping, do you mean Rotate the focus-mode selector outside the camera to AF? but i don't see it on d700.
Sorry as English is not my native language so I don't know if my description is clear.
@@rosesarered999h Hi! When you look at the camera so that the lens is facing you there is a focus mode button (a small black lever) on the bottom right of the camera body, diagonally under the lens. Please check that this is set to automatic and not manual. Kind regards!
Will this work with d7500?
Hi Vince! Thank you for asking. Since the D7500 has an autofocus motor, this lens will work very well with it. Best of luck to you!
Yes
Will it work with the Nikon D5100?
Hello brother, does it work with d5300
Hi! Thank you for asking
This lens will work with the D5300 but only with manual focusing. Kind regards!
@@tom_photo ohh.. thank you so much man. I appreciate it ❤️
It works well on my D5100
@@teras3640oh really.. thank you so much man ❤️
Hello is the lens compatible with the Nikon D5100? Great video :)
Hi Remarc! Thanks for asking. Nikon D5100 does not have a motor in the body which means that the camera cannot autofocus with this lens (because neither the camera nor the lens has autofocus motor). If you want a very similar lens that can autofocus with your camera please consider Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G: th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html . Kind regards!
@@tom_photo ohh thank you Tom. 😃😃😃
@@JustNam66 You're most welcome!
Can i use it with nikon z50 ??
Hi Maia! Thank you for asking. To use your Z-mount camera with this F-mount lens you'd need an adapter. I copying a link here for you: www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/products-and-innovation/nikon-z-series-mount-adapter-ftz.html#:~:text=360%20F%2Dmount%20lenses%20in,Approx. Kind regards!
Will it work on my D5300?
Hi Lancelot! Yes, it will work with your camera but only with manual focusing. Neither the camera nor the lens has a motor, so autofocus will not work. Kind regards!
I don't mind manual focus, but can I change aperture in camera on D3500?
Hi Will! Thank you very much for watching. The D3500 is unable to control the aperture via camera body with this lens. Kind regards!
will it work on Nikon D3000 ?
Hi GR4NDtrust ! Since it does not have a motor it will only work with manual focusing on D3000. For D3000 I'd therefore recommend Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G: th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html . In this video I use it with D3400. Kind regards!
I used it on a D40 (so manual focus only, just like on a D3000) and later on on a D90 and a D7100 and some mirrorrless bodies with an adapter for many years, and I was very happy with it. My copy didn't have the stickiness issue on the focus ring.
EDIT: wide open it has some very noticable chromatic aberration. You can cancel it out in post processing, but it's an issue you need to be aware of.
@@mjak993 Hi! Thank you very much for your input! It's a nice lens, indeed. I'd say that the chromatic aberration is there but it's not too bad. Kind regards!
Hello can you please oet me know if this lense would work with nikon d5300 ?
Hi! Thank you for asking. This lens will work with the Nikon D5300. However, since neither the lens nor the camera has a motor for autofocus, you can only use manual focusing. If you need a 50 mm prime that will also focus automatically then a good option is Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G: th-cam.com/video/cz1i38ZGQ5U/w-d-xo.html . Kind regards!
Nikon D5300 Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses.
Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported) and AI-P lenses.
Non-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or faster.
Works well with d7200
Hi K S! Indeed, Nikon D7200 has a focus motor in the body and so this lens will work well with it. Kind regards!
Love this lens, I think this is the best value lens ever made. Photo is sharp, and you get a fast lens for an affordable price. Its G cousin is not an affordable lens. Best of all this lens is made tough. Its the kind of lens you need to bring for hiking.
Hi! Yes, absolutely, this is a very nice small lens for hiking. It will make your camera small and portable. Thank you very much for watching!
@@tom_photo yeah but i have to highlight though this lens autofocus dont work with mirrorless camera or camera without the screwdrive motor on the body. The fact that modern cameras doesnt have the autofocus motor on the body itself is a mystery to me, as putting the motor on the lens will increase the price of the lens significantly and the lens will be less durable as if you drop the lens, you could damage the autofocus motor on the lens. Also the lens motor could also get damaged by mishandling the lens. Theres less occurance of that when using a camera body with its own motor.
@@RiemsAI Hi! Yes, and if the motor is in the camera body then you only need one motor for all of your lenses and in end the entire setup will be cheaper. Cheers!
In MSW reit now just plus §30 and we can get 1.4 D AF version
Hi Michael! Thank you for your response. What is MSW and what is §30? Sorry that I didn't fully understand your comment. If you could clarify a bit maybe I could give a more proper response. Kind regards!
best keep it up,i already sub
Thank you so much!
Canon nifty fifty looks like this lol..not a canon hater, I just noticed it..I use canon and nikon.
Hi Wandering Miitch! Thanks for watching and for leaving a message. Kind regards!
I have this lens and i am too stupid to make good use of it
Hi Amlanjyoti! I don't think you're stupid. You're probably just too busy to use it enough. Thanks for watching and kind regards!
The actual video starts at 3:20 everything before that is crap
Hi! Thank you very much for watching. Kind regards!
A great Lens - I would still be using it if it AF on the Z bodies - I like the feel of the Ais lenses better .. 🦘
Hi Roy! Thank you for your feedback, I agree with you. Kind regards!
will this work with an old Nikon F film camera?
Hi! Thank you for asking. Yes, this lens can be used with older Nikon F-mount film cameras, but you need to focus manually and adjust exposure settings manually. Kind regards!
Will this lense work for my d3300?
Hi! Thank you for asking. Yes, it will work with the D3300. However autofocus will not work. You'll need to focus manually. This is because neither the camera nor the lens has a focus motor. Kind regards!