Is this a good lens for my D50?

cbashaw · #1 12/29/2006, 11:01 PM

I'm currently using the stock 18-55 lens on my Nikon D50 and I came across this on Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-50mm-Nik...e=UTF8&s=photo

Will I see an improvement in my pictures over my stock 18-55 lens?

If anyone has this lens or one similar to it please post pics.

this is me · #2 12/30/2006, 06:05 PM

It's a lens every nikonian should have in their bag regardless. The lens is fast and sharp and at a very cheap price. I use it for fish picture sometime and it's superb! A prime lens is much better than a zoom if you use it correctly.
Shot with the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

dominga · #3 12/30/2006, 09:26 PM

Great picture !
Do you know if this lens will work for the Nikon D70?
Thank you.

this is me · #4 12/30/2006, 10:24 PM

lol, I shot that picture with the D70s.

dominga · #5 12/30/2006, 11:06 PM

Great.
I am looking into getting one of these.
Thank you

05Xrunner · #6 12/31/2006, 01:44 AM

yes you will see an improvement. Its a good cheap little lens..my buddy has it for his D80

cbashaw · #7 12/31/2006, 05:11 PM

Thanks

That's a great pic

I just ordered it. I'll post some pics when I get it.

greenstarman · #8 12/31/2006, 09:46 PM

You might want to read this review... goto the bottom and read the verdict.

http://photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/...0_18/index.htm

TheVillageIdiot · #9 01/01/2007, 01:00 AM

it's a great low light lens, portrait lens... it's a great lens for most anything... :-)

Here's a shot with that lens and a D50 at the GA aquarium...

cbashaw · #10 01/02/2007, 09:32 PM

thanks

That's a great shot. I can't wait to get my lens now

VoidRaven · #11 01/03/2007, 06:53 AM

I hope you haven't ordered it yet....Amazon's price of $125 is a bit too much.

The 50mm f/1.8 can be had for $115 for the USA version or $105 for the Imported version at www.bhphotovideo.com

B&H is probably the MOST trusted photo website anywhere. Yes there are other good camera supply sites, but B&H has the best reputation around. If you haven't checked it out yet you should really go take a look.

Also, before adding lenses....do you have a good quality tripod for taking tank shots? How about a remote release? Just a couple of other options to help improve your photography. Accessory items like these are just as important as a good lens.

ppht · #12 01/03/2007, 07:08 AM

I just sold a 18-55 Digital Lense on Ebay for 90.00 It is a great lense....

VoidRaven · #13 01/03/2007, 12:20 PM

Crud! I was looking for an 18-55mm to shoot an up-coming wedding!!!

cbashaw · #14 01/30/2007, 09:03 PM

Here's a few pics with the lens. I'm still learning to use it (and the camera) but I'm very happy with it. I can get the colors much closer to the way my tank really looks than I ever could with my 18-55