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    Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
    Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

    Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

    50mm · f/1.8

    Overview

    The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D is a compact, lightweight prime lens offering excellent value for its sharpness when stopped down to f/2.8 or smaller. Wide open at f/1.8, it is soft with poor corner resolution. Build quality is modest with a narrow, loose focus ring and no weather sealing. It requires a camera with a screw-drive autofocus motor, limiting compatibility. Best suited for budget-conscious photographers seeking a sharp normal lens for stopped-down use on compatible DSLRs or film cameras.