Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens

Very good lens

Strengths: Fast, low light photography. Does not need to use AF light on my D70. Very inexpensive for a fast 1.4 aperature.

Weakness: None

This is a very fast, greatly built lens for low light photography. Great focal length for portraits. I don't need to use the AF light to take photos in low light situations and this lens is lightweight and comes in handy even on vacations!

Love the closeness to subject

Strengths: Close proximity, sharp, compact, lightweight

Weakness: Doesn't deliver very vibrant colors

It's a good value for the price, delivers sharp pictures, but the colors aren't as vibrant as say the 85mm 1.8 lens. It's still a fantastic lens allowing you to get as close as 1.5ft from your subject, great for close indoor situations. It's a significant price difference compared to the 1.8, but it's also not as "plasticky" as the 1.8.

Great lens with great build quality

Strengths: Weight, F/1.4, AF-S D, beautiful bokeh

Weakness: none

This is the lens that you want to have for serious portrait photographers and semi-pros. The price is right for such a good lens. The bokeh is nice. I shoot this lens even at F1.4 in low-light situation and the DOF is very nice. The focus speed is fair, though not so fast as lens with VR. The lens is light and can be put into the bag at all time, which is good! The build quality is solid as...

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Nice Lense!

Strengths: Seems well built, very fast, sharp images.

Weakness: Made In China sticker?

After reading tons of reviews and debating whether to go for the 50mm 1.8 or this one, I eventually decided on this one. I like taking existing/low light photography so a fast lense was a no-brainer. Others have stated that the 1.8 is just a good, however I read several reviews from 1.8 owners that said that if they had to do it again, they would have gone for the 1.4. The speed of this lens is...

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Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF lens

Strengths: Good for low-light situations. Light weight. Sturdy.

Weakness: You'll be missing the ability to zoom if you're not used to fixed lens.

I was debating between the 50mm f1.4 and the 50mm f1.8. Price differences can be steep (almost $200 difference). I never actually played with the f1.8. However, I moonlight as a wedding photographer, so I figured the extra help for those really low light conditions can't hurt. So far, I really like the feel of the lens. It's light weight yet sturdy. My photos look so much better, and I'm not as...

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Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens

Strengths: Speed & Sharpness

Weakness: A little pricey.

I bought this lens for it's speed (f/1.4) and I was not disappointed. This lens delivers in any kind of light and is extremely sharp edge to edge. It is a little pricey ($299 at Ritz) but I would definitely purchase it again.

The brightest economical lens that your money can...

Strengths: Brightness for the price, small & light to carry all day

Weakness: The rubber lens hood after a while will start to come off, so I would recommend a metal lens hood if you can find one.

It's simple, small, bright, and I've used it in many dimly lit places like bars, or candle lit places. This is the best lens to take with you if you're not sure what to grab. It's light enough that it won't get in your way. And extremely useful despite it's economical pricing, and it's weight and size.

Old but good

Strengths: Sharp, works with Nikon legacy film cameras and most high end DSLRs

Weakness: Flare is a problem, when shooting against light source, doesn't work with some new Nikon DSLRs

I purchased this one after doing some comparisons with its 1.8/50 sister. This lens seems to produce images with more sharpness and contrast. I will still keep the 1.8 though just because it handles flare better. Also, keep in mind that this lens has been discontinued by Nikon as of September of 2008, so if you still have some Nikon film SLRs grab this one while you still can. Its replacement,...

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Great standard lens for Nikon

Strengths: Superb aperture, fast focus

Weakness: none

This is a basic 50mm lens with a superb aperture. The low light performance is outstanding. Auto focus is very fast. The design of the lens is also great. I did not find any flaw of this lens. So it is a kind of "must have" lens for Nikon user.

Excellent Lens!

Strengths: Sharp, fast, well-built

Weakness: Learning curve

I'm very glad I decided to purchase this lens. I needed a good portrait lens and this lens is perfect for that! I love sharp, fast lenses and this lens is all of that. I did notice it's not as idiot-proof as some other lenses and you really have to be careful what you are focusing on to be sure it is in focus.