Hello Everyone,
How much on E-bay should I expect to pay for a Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
replacement lens for my D90? Further, is this a good lens for
general photography, and is it a good match for said camera?
Also, is it ok to use a LensPen on my lens? I'm a neophyte and
don't want to damage anything.
Thanks
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How much (is the 50mm f1.8 lens worth)?
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Posted 2 years ago #
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As ever, it depends on what you want to photograph
Nikon 50mm f/1.8D isone of Nikon's least expensive and sharpest lens It has very little distortion and is small and lightweightIf you have few more £££/$$$ as I would go for the 18-200mm
Posted 2 years ago # -
As far as cost goes, I'd say $100-150 for one in good condition (a new one goes for under $200). I find in general that it's one of my favorite lenses to photograph people (individuals and groups), but some people find it too long, others too wide- your experience will differ. I also use for macro shooting with some extension tubes. It's a very sharp lens, especially stopped down, and I'd say that it is one of Nikon's best, and not just for its price but for any lens.
I should also mention that for years I thought this was the most useless lens in my bag and I never used it until I forced myself to use it a few times for different things.
I never used a lens pen, so I can't comment. I just use the soft cloth I got for my glasses (sometimes my sleeve if I need to).
Posted 2 years ago # -
Calvin No Hobbes said:
How much on E-bay should I expect to pay for a Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
replacement lens for my D90?Search "Completed Listings" only to see what the current going rate is for one in the condition you want.
Further, is this a good lens for
general photography, and is it a good match for said camera?A bit long on DX for "general" photography, it's a mid telephoto on a D90. The 35mm f/1.8 is much closer to a "general" lens.
Also, is it ok to use a LensPen on my lens? I'm a neophyte and
don't want to damage anything.If used properly, yes.
sevencrossing said:
If you have few more £££/$$$ as I would go for the 18-200mmWHAT? They aren't playing the same ballgame.
jerl said:
As far as cost goes, I'd say $100-150 for one in good condition$150? Not USD I hope. One can get one delivered, USA 5 year warranty, from Adorama for $125. Grey market $120 delivered. Paying more than 100 USD for it used would be a crying shame.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Thanks for the replies.
Now after I do some more reading, research, I am finding
that a Nikon AF-S DX f/1.8G lens would be a better lens for
what I plan on using it for, i.e., shots of my daughter,
beach shots, et al. Any comments on this? I don't mind
paying the extra money, I just want a good, fast lens to
use with the D90 instead of using the 18-105 1:3.5-5.6G the
camera came with.Posted 2 years ago # -
On the beach during the daytime there is so much light you'll likely be shooting at around f/8. The four lenses discussed so far will look identical at f/8.
How about you go though all your shots, put in one pile all the photos you wish you had owned a faster lens for, and then see if those photos more commonly use <=35mm or >=50mm?
I'll bet you nickles to NiCads the majority of your photos needing a faster lens will fall sharply on one side of the 42mm divide. If not? Get the 50 because it is cheaper!
Posted 2 years ago # -
On the beach during the daytime there is so much light you'll likely be shooting at around f/8. The four lenses discussed so far will look identical at f/8.
How about you go though all your shots, put in one pile all the photos you wish you had owned a faster lens for, and then see if those photos more commonly use <=35mm or >=50mm?
I'll bet you nickles to NiCads the majority of your photos needing a faster lens will fall sharply on one side of the 42mm divide. If not? Get the 50 because it is cheaper!
Posted 2 years ago # -
Yes its about 75mm so an excellent portrait lens on DX format. The 35mm would give you a true 52mm focal lenght so it might be better suited for what you want. That being said, the 50mm 1.8 D is an excellent lens and weighs about as much as a teleconverter! You forget its attached to the body its so small and light. Very fast and sharp as a tack. Expect to pay about $120 plus shipping on ebay. All 50mm 1.8 D lenses were made in China by the way.
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