NIKON 50 1.8D Review-Nikon's Nifty Fifty Lens, Must Buy!
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- Canon has a nifty 50 1.8 lens. Did you know Nikon has something very similar, if not better? Here is the hands on review of Nikon's nifty fifty, the 50 1.8D. This affordable lens is suitable for any beginner. But be warned, unless you have a camera that has a focus motor, this lens will NOT auto focus.
In this video, I go hands on and review the Nikon 50 1.8D lens. Canon has had a hugely popular lens in its Canon 50 1,8 nifty fifty lens but Nikon users should know they have a nifty fifty as well. It's lightweight, affordable and has amazing image quality. But is it too cheaply made?
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I can totally relate to that feeling of, "did I just break my camera?". The fit is so snug!
This is far better than canon's lens. The manual focus is insane if you're doing product photography.
Hi. Thanks for this video! So in my D700 this lens will have the problem of having the FEE error?
great video as always! next time can you please review the sigma 105mm f/2.8 ex dg os hsm macro, please ? also can you tell us if it is good for portraits too ? :D thx
Will it work in my d7500
Hi! awesome review!
I have a question. I'm just starting with photography so it's a silly question. I will be mounting it on a D700, and you mention that it needs to be set to f22, and a switch needs to be locked as well before mounting it. Does this mean that you cannot use the lens' aperture ring and you can only set the aperture on the camera??
I would be very glad if you could expand on this a bit!
not a silly question at all, many dont understand how the older lens work! So yup, you just set the lens to f/22 then forget about it. You control the aperture the normal way through the body. You can not use the lens ring or the camera wont let you shoot. But you have the full range of the lens, 1.8/22!
Thank you very kindly Eric! Perfect t explanation:)
glad to help!
hi Eric. i was using this lens on my d5200, i was unable to vary the aperture of the lens since the camera was asking me to keep at f22 and then lock it. can you explain how to vary aperture using camera settings. how can we get bokeh effect on this lens.
correct, you need to leave the aperture ring locked at f22. You can not use that ring to change aperture, you need to use the actual camera to change the f stop!
Thanks for the Great review. I'm just starting to learn. Could you please let me know which budget adapter I can use to use this lens with my Sony a5000. Thanks
i wouldnt worry or rely on adapater, especially just starting out. Just use the kit lens you have with the a5000 learn and practice, then worry about more gear later if you need it.
im planning to use it on sony nex 5r using an adapter(no electricity passes through that).But the camera has a option to shoot without lens, so will the aperture ring work?
Depending on the adapter I believe but there would be no electrics anyway. So yes the ring should be the only way it works
It is a great lens. I found one used for $70 USD and works well with an old Nikon D50 that had a built in motor for my son. Great images from this lens, even when using an old camera.
Great video, would it work with D60
Just bought it today, i have d5000 and i already knew that it won't autofocus but if my camera has an autofocus, will it autofocus the lens itself?
yes it will, so say if you had the D7000, 7100 or 7200 and above they would autofocus the lens because it has the built in motor
so, is it possible to use aperture ring manually with adapter on other brand cameras
yup!
What nikon body that can use the af on thsi lens? Im thinking of getting d610, d700 or the d750, which ever that has the best deal.
anything above a nikon d7000 that has a built in focus motor
Your review still useful after 8y thanks man
Glad it is! Thanks for taking the time to watch!!
Hi great video👍
can you tell me is it better to buy this lens in the video so D version not G,
for nikon d 3400
or yongnuo 50mm f 1.8N (for nikon-N)?
I'd say having the autofocus is def worth the few bucks more, so the G.
I have the pre d version which I believe is exactly the same optics. When I compare it to my 50mm 1.8g this old lens is actually a bit sharper and has noticeably better micro contrast giving superior 3 dimensional look to photos. And I've fine tuned the autofocus on my g lenses so it's definitely sharper. It's also noticeably sharper than my 24-70 1.8g Zoom at 50mm. The only downside I can see is it's a bit darker lens so 1/3 stop more exp is needed and colour temp is a bit warmer but that easily fixed in post.
Hey I Love this set-up I want to get for my daughter as a Christmas Present, Does the D80 body coupled with this 50mm f.18 D support Autofocus ?
Yes the d80 has a built in focus motor so this would work!
@@Eric_Rossi Awesome man thanks for your responding back I like watching your TH-cam videos so straight to the point informative!
Thanks for taking the time to watch any of them! Much appreciated
Good advice Eric. I have this great lens and as it has an aperture ring is very useful for manual aperture adjustments when it's used with a reversing ring for make shift macro shots. Cheers.
Thanks John. It has what it needs to get someone shooting or to do something specialized.
Is this easy to use in manual mode on a Nikon D3000 ?
if you can shoot manually then sure
Which one do you think is better: AF 50mm F/1.8 original (made in Japan) or AF 50mm F/1.8 D (made in China)? They are the same price.
Brilliant review. I have a 50mm 1.8G and I am going to buy this 1.8D, because it has an aperture ring and can be used on a reverse ring for macro photography on any NIKON DSLR. Another good feature of this lens is that it closes down to f/22, while the 1.8G goes to f/16 only.
thank you and such a good point with the macro, thats one main reason why I bought it to do!
from which site has store/profile you bought this from?
RizHail bhphoto in New York
Totally agree with you Eric the Nikon 50mm 1.8D is an awesome lens for the money.
Had this lens for few months and loved it, its a super sharp lens impressive sharpness even at F1.8 (even though it gets VERY sharp at F2.8 and up.
Indeed Bokeh isn't as good as the Nikon 85mm 1.4D but its good enough for non pro portrait shooters on a crop sensor body.
For full frame and crop sensor this is a great street lens but I think for street photography its at its best on full frame.
Just tremendous bang for the buck.
Sadly I sold it and got the Nikon 50mm 1.8G because I got a second body to my D750 a D60 and as you said it will not AF on the D60, if I didn't want to use 50mm on my D60 then I would probably still keep the "D" lens.
Nice review.
Hi mate, would this work okay with nikon d3200? Also would it auto focus?
it will work but it will not autofocus
Will it work on D 3000? I just bought the lenses but it doesn't seem to focus really well. Also what's that tiny orange button on the side for. Thanks a lot
it will work, but will not autofocus you would need the nikon 50 1.8g
but can does it still work without resulting any complications in those cameras without built in motors? beside the autofocus problem of course
I've got a couple questions. I'm brand new to this world of DSLRs. I've been using the Nikon L820 for years and just recently moved to the D5000. This lens caught my eye because it was listed as a Macro lens and a Prime lens. I need a lens that fits both categories, as my 18-55mm lowers my video quality to awful levels, and I'm a Toy Photographer and I need a lens that can focus on figures like Lego minifigures. Will this lens work as a macro lens? And will it give better film quality than an 18-55mm lens?
I would look into the Nikon 60mm lens instead, thats more of a realistic macro. This one isnt that much of a macro
@@Eric_Rossi Okay, great! Thanks for your help.
Great video!
I have a Nikon D3100. Will it work for this type?
It will work but it will not autofocus. You would need the G version of this lens
Thank you
Jess Gutierrez
no problem!
Jess G. I have nikon d3000 and it works fine
jokz tv have you ever run into an Auto-exposure error?
I got this lense as a gift and have a D7100 but lense does not focus and I get Err message. any suggestion?
you need to set the aperture ring to the highest f stop and just leave it there. It should autofocus though as the d7100 has a focus motor. But that is why you cant use it right now, leave the aperture ring at f22 or whatever it goes to and just control the aperture through the camera
Hey!
Will it autofocus on my Nikon d5100?
nope. Manual focus
Eric, I have a D3200 and understand it will not autofocus which is fine, I'll do it manually. My question is, how will this lens communicate with the D3200 body? Do i have to set the body to manual mode in order for me to use the aperture ring on the lens? What do you mean about having to lock the ring at 22?
nope you can use the camera as normal, the electronics transfer mostly besides the af. So for the aperture to work, you have to set the ring on the camera and leave it at the max f stop. thats all.
thank you!
Hi. Beginner here. May I ask, I have a D5100 and interested in this lens as my first prime lens. I understand the autofocus would not work on my camera, but what about the aperture? Do I also need to control the aperture ring manually, or can the camera do it for me?
The aperture you can control through the camera like normal. You need to keep this lens set to the highest on the ring or it will not work. So once you set this lens once, dont touch the ring again.
I see. Thank you, kind sir for that information. Great review by the way ^^
Here's my review of nikons oldy but cheapest lens. Nikon 50 1.8d. #photography
+Eric Rossi What lens are you using to record this Video the quality Is great I Have a Nikkon d5300 and I'l looking for a lens that will bring out great quality in my Music video and someone told me to try The 50mmf/18.D..THATS Why Im on your channel..but I See you have great quality just recording off what every you have... what lens are you using or do you prefer more to buy
Demario DaSinger glad you found the channel from the 50 video! I use my Nikon 24-70 2.8 lens on every video and for most of my photo/video work. It does come at a pretty penny but is SO worth the investment. You would do ok with the 50mm but will be pretty tight to shoot music vids. I like zoom lenses more for the versatility. What budget do you have in mind?
I was thinking to up grade to the D7000 and Getting the 18-140mm
the 7000 is a great camera, I used to have it plus its super affordable now. The 18-140 is ok but once you start zooming in you begin to lose a lot of light. So you're look at around 500 for a lens if you get the 7000. For almost 1000/1200 bucks you could get a used Nikon 24-70 which would work with your D5300. While I like the upgrade to the 7000, they both use similar sensors. You just get a better built body with the 7000. You might as well invest in great glass.
Your right thats smarter
Is this a great budget lens for photo and video? I shoot 90% manual anyway. Or is it better to use the newer G lens? I'm using the D3400 btw.
budget photo wise yes. Video i dont personally think its that great but it can totally be used. I would look into the G if possible. If anything buy this D version and if you dont like it return and upgrade. Keep in mind that this lens will not autofocus at all on this camera. G it would.
Eric Rossi thanks for info mate.
Ralph Cedric Basco
glad to help
Sir.....is it compatible with a new Nikon d5300 , DX version
it is but it will not autofocus
Eric, will this lens work on a D3000? Thanks.
It will work, but it will not autofocus. If you need autofocus, look into the g model
Hi sir. Does Yongnou 50mm f/1.8 works with Nikon 5300 not having same issue on auto focusing with Nikon D5200?
Thank you!
Yup same issue. You would need the d7000 line of cameras to be able to autofocus
I see. Thank you Eric :)
Don't buy from them. Look ar samyang, rokinon, zeiss, sigma, tamron and tokina
Hi. I have Nikon 50 1.8 G on my Nikon d610. While the sharpness and contrast are outstanding, the focus shift between F 2 and F 4 is driving me crazy. Live view helps of course but this is not the solution for street photography. Is Nikon 50 1.8 D better in this regard ?? Thanks.
what do you mean by focus shift? Like its hard to get things in focus at f2 because its shallow?
Would this work on Nikon D5500?
it will work but it will not autofocus
I...*half* agree. It's a great lens, but if you have a camera like the D90 that doesn't allow you to micro adjust your focus, then it can be a problem. If you happen to get a camera/lens combo that is "out of adjustment" like I did, then many shots can be a little blurry and nothing can be done. There is another local photographer near me that had the same problem with the D90/50mm 1.8D combo...since then, we've both upgraded. Your thoughts?
Try manual focus in Liveview. It's a slow process but might solve back or front focus on the D90
It's the Nikkor 50mm 1.8G that has an internal motor that works for the DX format since these lower entry level models don't have the additional motor that drives the focusing.
correct
The G is a tad sharper in the corners at 1.8 only, but the D renders nicer images that are easier to edit, because you hardly have to do anything with the NEF file.
does it works on nikon d3200
It will work just not autofocus
thanks for the info..! just saw one in my area for about $45. Will come back for it asap. :)
+john dela cruz oh wow, thats an amazing price for this lens
I have nikon 3200d
will it work for this type??
It will work but it wont autofocus . You'd want to look into the 50 1.8g if you want autofocus
what mm would you recommend for portraits?
Usually 85mm to 105mm.
can i use this lenc on my nikon D5100 body ?
you can, but you will not be able to auto focus
Does this work with d3500
It will work but it will not autofocus though, as the d3500 does not have an auto focus motor
What would you recommend for aportrait lens as a cheap Option
whats your budget? what camera are you using?
Eric Rossi Nikon d5100 & d3200, budget around $300
Hi, will this autofocus on Nikon 5600??
it will not
Will it be able to auto focus on Nikon D3400?
It will not, you'd want the G model
So if it has a built in auto focus motor then why would you need the internal auto focus on the camera? Asking because I want this lens for my 5500 but now you've got me thinking it won't autofocus. Thanks!
Unfortunately this will not autofocus on the 5500. The d5500 does not have the motor. Same as the lens here. Now if the body has the motor it doesn't matter if the lens does or not. That's why people upgrade to the d7000 line of camera because the body has the motor.
Eric Rossi Ahhh sorry for the confusion. Thanks for the quick response!
I had this Lens because of my low budget, used it on my D5300 and its extremly sharp, but i got a Daughter and try to manually focus on her while she is move all the time, so i sold it and got me the 35mm 1.8G DX, and now i have a D500 and want to get the 1.8D back but cant find it on the used market near me where i live.
Look at b&h
I have a nikon 3400d. is it match on it?
Yup, it will work but it will not autofocus though. You'd want the G version if you want autofocus
how to do set 50mm 1.8d in nikond3400
what do you mean?
great video ! would it work fine with 3200d ?
it will work but it will not autofocus
will this work on the d5600 ?
it will but will not autofocus
Can I use the on a Nikon J1 4?
No you would need an adapter
Just got one in mint condition for $40 on OfferUp. Can’t wait to put it to use with my D80.
great find!
will it work on a D7100
yes, the d7100 has a built in af motor so it will work!
dude your eyes look awesome! :D
thank you
dude i have a D5500 which 50mm should i buy
I would buy the 50mm 1.8G
I had 2 of those lenses and also 1 of the G version AF-S ... I sold them all ... All was super sharp no complain,the problem was that my 24-70 got same quality or better but no worst and also gives you the range which is important especially for travel...Now being a 1.8 aperture lens doesn matter because you will shoo 2.8 and above...Actually with the 24-70 if you go 70mm and f3.5 the blur is much better and also 50mm and 70mm is not that different...I love them but they can do less...If you want to do portrait work with this you have to jump into models face which is not good.
Will this lens work on my d5200!?
+Connor Mckinna it will work/meter but not autofocus
+Eric Rossi whould I need to change the settings to use manual Aperture and thanks a lot !😄
no, aperture is fine. That will work as normal as any other lens. This just will not autofocus.
I just bought a 50 1.4D on eBay,using it on a D610 but it’s not working .
could be broke, that will work oin that camera with no issue
I already have the 35 1.8 for my D7000. would the jump from 35 to 50 be worth the upgrade?
I really depends on what you like to shoot. I dont see those lenses as upgrades more or less add ons. What do you want to shoot? Do you like the 35mm currently?
+Eric Rossi I love my 35. I use it for General Photography,some portraits and shooting bands in smaller clubs. I use my 35 and my Tamron 28-75 2.8 to shoot bands with.
+Eric Rossi I love my 35. I use it for General Photography,some portraits and shooting bands in smaller clubs. I use my 35 and my Tamron 28-75 2.8 to shoot bands with.
I dont think you need the 50 honestly. The 35mm on a crop sensor is essentially a 50mm as it is. The 50mm would just be tighter. A next step for portraits could be an 85 1.8
+Eric Rossi Thanks a lot.
Hey don’t mean to pry but do you have hererochromia in your eyes? Great video by the way!
all good! I have Coloboma, a bit different and more light sensitive
Hello Eric.
i recently brought a nikon d7200 with 18-55mm lens. my main reason for brought this camera is modeling photo shoots. mostly indoor. what is the best lens for me? is this 50mm 1.8D okay for me. my 18-55mm not good for this. anyway i ilke your videos lot.
I'd look into an 85 1.8 lens for modeling, portraits!
Thank you Eric
does it works on nikon d5200?
auto focus?
It will do most things and work fine. But it will not autofocus since the 5200 does not have a focusing motor
+Eric Rossi ok, thank you :)
Does it work on canon 700d? & older slr film camera NIKON FM2N?
No it will not work on a Canon natively, its a Nikon lens
Eric Rossi how about NIKON FM2N?
I think it does have the f mount, so it should mount. But mind you there would be no electronics or autofocus. So it would just be a manual lens
Eric Rossi thanks bro
I got the version just before this for $35. I use it all the time. It's a very very sharp lens.
perfect find, it is actually very sharp for the price its crazy
What would you reccomend for portraits on a budget?
whats the budget?
@@Eric_Rossi $250
which camera are you using?
@@Eric_Rossi sorry about that. Im using a Nikon d5300
Will it work for d7100?
yes it will!
does it work with the nikon d7000?
yes!
Thank you so much
I use mines with my Fuji XT3,great bokeh
Does it work on d5300??
It does, but it will not autofocus
Would this work well with the d3200?
+ransher. parihar It would but you could not autofocus though if thats ok
so the 1.8g woud be better right?
yes 100%
+ransher. parihar I'm so glad you asked this b/c that is the camera I have. I recently did a family session and most of photos turned out blurry. The 1.8g will auto focus with our camera, right?
Hey Jordan. It will NOT focus on the d3200. Neither the camera or lens has a built in focus motor. You can still use it, manually, and meter . But no auto focus
I have nikon D700 and the this lens.. I LOVE the image quality
its a very great lens to get if the camera can use it
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I've had the 50 1.8D for years now. Still one of my favorite lenses. It's crazy that at f/8 it's probably one of the sharpest Nikon lenses out there. Every Nikon owner should own one.
And yeah... I think I do remember it being tight way back when I first got it. Mine isn't tight now, but maybe it's from using it so much on several cameras over the years.
I wish you could get more amazing lenses like this so cheap... an 85mm 1.8 with the same quality at such a low price would be amazing.
martinaee When starting out, its really sharp and super affordable. But remember, yongnuo is getting into the lens game
True... but a lens like the 50 1.8D is good enough and cheap enough that I'd go with the name brand Nikon over them. Especially since I've been using the 50 1.8 constantly for years now. I think Tony Northrup's channel here on YT did a review on that Yongnuo 50mm too recently if I remember right and they found some things lacking when they compared it to the Nikon (or Canon--can't remember) equivalent.
I did see it but to me it didnt seem like much of a difference unless you pixel peeped
Hmm. Maybe. How was the auto-focusing?
so what would you use for a portrait lens ? a 70-200mm ? an 85mm ?
Joe G.P. Yup, I like zooms mainly. The most optimal headshot length is around 120mm. So I prefer the 70-200 lens plus the compression is great
***** thought as much
Hey do you know anything about the crop version of that lens ? the 50-150mm (i think) it's supposed to be pretty good, but nobody has one
Joe G.P. Yeah I know it. Because its not sharp really. Rated very low.
***** are you sure ? according to DXO it's sharper than the canon 70-200mm 2.8 II www.dxomark.com/Reviews/Sigma-50-150mm-f-2.8-EX-DC-APO-OS-HSM-for-Canon-and-Nikon-review-A-high-performance-70-200mm-equivalent-for-APS-C-cameras/Sigma-50-150mm-f-2.8-EX-DC-APO-OS-HSM-versus-competition
Joe G.P. I dont believe fully in DXO, while its great they pixel peep, its not real world information. I've held this lens, in lower light in a camera store I used to work at, and it's not good.
Is this a good lens for shooting buildings? I have the Nikon D3200, with a 35 1.8 G
It's decent, but a bit to tight to shoot buildings.
Eric, TY. What lens should I be using to shoot buildings. I have a D3200, Kit lens 18-55 and a 35 1.8G. I'm a beginner, mostly shooting sneakers because I'm an avid collector.But love buildings and awkward places with low light. Please help. Thanks in advance.
Troy Outlaw
what is your budget?
I mean, I don't really have a budget. I don't want to spend a ton of $, but if its something worth having I will get at it at a later date..I'm just gearing up and have spent a decent amount already. I know to some its probably nothing as photography can get expensive just like any other hobby.
A great lens to look into for your camera would be the Tokina 11-16 2.8.
Can I change aperture manually?
Yes, just set the ring all the way to the highest aperture as described and you can change it as normal on the cameras!
I mean on old Nikon film cameras
@@omareky3980 like most, you would need to just use the ring
@@Eric_Rossi oh, thanks I was confused because G lenses have no aperture rings
no samples ?
Nah nothing impressive to photograph. It's a lens. If it has issues I'd show it. Don't knowbif you saw but the bokeh test is there
Are they any good for recording?
in regards to?
@@Eric_Rossi video for vlogs and such. Would it have that background blur affect with facial focus? :3
Had I known this lens earlier I wouldn't have spent $680 for my Canon 17-40 L lens. I've put away the canon lens for some time now and use this one instead. Super sharp. Buy this one folks.
its an easy buy, very affordable. Just comes down if you want a prime or zoom lens
Eric, try it on D850. The result is superb. The image is almost equivalent to Leica shot.
for what it is and the price, its fantastic!
Dude! Man I freaking love TH-cam. You literally answered my question and solved my problem within 3 minutes. I was trying to use my aperture ring on my D7000. Are you saying I have to set it within it’s ranges digitally right? Thanks Bro.
Listen closely at 2:01
my favorite mess up!
2 dobs and knials
Does it work for 5600
it will work but will not autofocus
Is this lens good for shooting videos?
great budget option!
I love this LENS.
for the price its an amazing lens!
Will it work with a Nikon D80 ?
yes, but it will not autofocus
+Eric Rossi Any alternatives ?
the 50 1.8G
Incredibly sharp... Better than G version
I am not a fan of 50mm for my photography. I either want more tele or allot wider.
But yes it is cheap, quite cheap, and you can get some really nice images out of a lens like that. Even if it is cheap.
Yeah same on my end. But starting out, its a good stepping stone
***** I can agree with that. It is hard to find a cheaper lens that does F1.8. IF you can use it then it is a good performer!
I have one ... actually a great lens
its simple and easy to use, agreed!
I wish I watch this video before buying this len, I'm using D3300 and I cannot use the auto focus :|
yeah, sadly not
at f1.8 it is really bad I think, so so super soft image quality. Stopped down to f2.8 it is so much better.
Wahid Fayumzadah No different to the g lens. That's a disaster wide open, but at f 8 it's extremely good.
"the guy with the eye" one could argue that most guys are at least "the guy with the eye". Some of the lucky ones are "the guy with the eyes".
But they don’t have “the” eye. Check out my video called WTF my eye and you’ll see
Just bought this lens. Having the worst time getting it to focus on my d3100 😪
Yeah as mentioned you’d need a lens that has an internal auto focus motor to get auto focus to work. The d3100 doesn’t have that motor so you would need a lens that can handle that. So instead of D version of this lens you would need the G version. So I know it’s a bit more money but it’ll work just as needed in the G version.
@@Eric_Rossi thanks. I ended up figuring that out and just returned it. 🙂