50mm f/1.8D AF

Nikon Best Lenses
50mm f/1.8D AF (versions from 1978 - today)

       Nikon's least expensive lens is also among its sharpest. It has no distortion, focuses almost instantly, and it's Nikon's smallest and lightest lens.

       It is among Nikon's fastest lenses, and covers film and the full FX frame. Except that the D40, D40x and D60 can't autofocus with it (neither can the F3), there is no reason not to own one of these, unless you opt for the twice as expensive 50mm f/1.4 D.

       All the earlier 50mm f/1.8 lenses since 1978 are also all excellent, including the 50mm f/1.8 AF (non-D), 50mm f/1.8 Nikkor manual focus, and the 50mm f/1.8 Series E.

Specifications
Name	Nikon 50mm ƒ/1.8D AF Nikkon
Image Circle	35mm
Type	Standard Prime
Focal Length	50mm
APS Equivalent	75mm
Max Aperture	ƒ/1.8
Min Aperture	ƒ/22
Diaphragm Blades	7
Lens Construction	6 Elements in 5 groups
Diagonal Angle of View	46 degrees
Focus Details
Front Element Rotation	No
Zoom System	n/a
Closest Focus	0.46m / 1.5 ft.
Magnification Ratio	0.15x / 1:6.6
Filter Size	52mm
Dimensions(Length x Diameter)	39mm x 64mm / 1.5 in. x 2.5 in.
Weight	156g / 5.5 oz
Notes
Typical Online Price	US$99

       This is a great little lens, very sharp and thanks to it's low f-stop value can take some very good pictures in low light conditions. It's a very fast and quiet auto focus lens. It has become one of my favorite lenses to use. I would highly recommend this lens as a great very affordable low light lens. Talked with some other photographers and they love this lens as much as I do.

       Can't wait to go to museums and other locations where flash photography is either not permitted or hard to use to really put it through it's paces in low light conditions and handheld shooting is required thanks to tripod police. 

       This compact and fast, f/1.8 lens is versatile and perfect for travel and portrait pictures as well as general photography. Note: AF not supported by D40 and D60, D3100, D3000, D3100, D5000 cameras