inherent disadvantage of "prime" lens vs. 24-70 f/2.8 pro lens.- Found some barrel distortion in my laboratory tests...worse than previous model.- Loss of

inherent disadvantage of "prime" lens vs. 24-70 f/2.8 pro lens.- Found some barrel distortion in my laboratory tests...worse than previous model.- Loss of

The only flaw I can point at is the slight barrel distortion but at this price it still worth it

The only flaw I can point at is the slight barrel distortion but at this price it still worth it

I only have two minor optical complaints with the 50mm 1.8G; there is a slightly noticeable amount of barrel distortion and the minimum aperture of f/16 is slightly less than many other Nikon primes

Returned it and bought the 100 dollar AF version (which has less barrel distortion)

Without a flash)I recommend to use a good B+W or Hoya Multicoat UV protector filter on it always

So the moral of the story is either a) get a good one or b

Reasons can be multiples, but I suspect the lens can't focus well if the light differential is too high or if there is too much movement around the aimed area.- it works better on older models such as the D3100 or D7000 ;- the minimal distance focus is almost as long as the one of a zoom lens like the 55-200m

f/1.8G can be used with a DX body as well as with an FX with no vignetting or corner sharpness issue such as I described.

As a matter of fact, I cranked the AF refinement up to a +20 and it seemed to be just as good as when it was zero

So i returned it and now i'm confused, cause i don't know which FX lens will help me get as sharp as i can do with my DX 7200 & 40mm micro combination.

The focus on this lens doesn't seem to be as sharp as it should be.

but it clears as soon as you stop down half a stop

works as it should.

Sharp as a

I let a coworker borrow this on her dx, she and I were both amazed at how incredible her images turned out being despite her newness to photography.f/2.0-2.2 are my favorite for portraits; within a few minutes its simple to get down the depth of field, as distance in front as well as behind the subject really makes the shot

Love this almost always focused lens. and when not so quick and quite to focustakes great l Bokeh photos.

Shipping was really good came on time :D

The D is about $80 cheaper, is smaller, lighter, has less distortion, and has manual aperture control.

I love his lens as I this is very light and good for portrait with DX camera

I love his lens as I this is very light and good for portrait with DX camera