5/30/2023 0 Comments Best nikon lens for portraits![]() I love using the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G ED ( see review) on my FX Nikon dSLRs, and often grab it over the heavier and slower-to-focus Nikon 35mm f/1.4G – I love that lens too, but it’s not fun to use due to its size, plus it costs almost 4x as much! The Aspherical lens and Extra-low Dispersion glass elements in the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G virtually eliminate ghosting and flare, giving you exceptional contrast and definition even in strongly back-lit situations such as this. )Ī must for every FX shooter’s camera bag – affordable enough to be there just as a backup, but sharp enough to be used for much more than that. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention – this lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.8, making it the cheapest entry pass to the blurred-background-club, not to mention the I-can-see-in-the-dark club. However, I’ve had my Nikon 50mm f/1.8D for over 7 years now and it’s still as good as the day I bought it… and I’ve even dropped it a couple of times!Ī few other things to be aware of – focus sound isn’t silent the outer focus ring moves during AF AF can’t be used on any of the cheapest Nikon DX dSLRs (those without an inbuilt lens motor, like the Nikon D40 series). On a lens this cheap, you can’t expect tank-like build quality such as found on some of the other Nikon lenses in this list. If you’re on a tight budget, it’s one of the best lenses for Nikon at this price point.Īs it’s such a light and fast-focusing lens, the Nikon f/1.8D is a pleasure to use on the dance-floor at the end of a long wedding day! | f/7 0.4s If you have a Nikon DX camera and are considering a prime lens, get the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D and don’t even think twice.įor under $140 you’ll have a super sharp, super fast, lightweight, dependable lens which you’ll be able to use on your FX camera if you ever decide to upgrade. Whilst it’s not the top lens for portraits, it can still trade punches with the big boys. On a Nikon DX camera, the focal length will be approximately 75mm, meaning the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D becomes a flattering portrait lens. The beauty of the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D is that it can be used on both a full frame (FX) and cropped sensor (DX) Nikon dSLR. The 50mm focal length is also perfect to give dancers a bit of room, but still make the viewer feel ‘involved’ in the final photograph. For that reason, I use it on the dance-floor at weddings when I need to capture fast-moving subjects in less than desirable light. I had a lot of fun shooting my friends with my Nikon D700 + Nikon 50mm F/1.8D during 50 photos in 50 days project in 2011.ĭue in part to its small size/weight, the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D focuses almost instantly. What are the top Nikon lenses right now? Top 12 Nikon Lenses in 2023 1. Let’s take a closer look at my top picks – make sure you check if they lenses are DX or FX – the FX lenses can all be used on a DX camera, but not vice-versa. Nikon 85mm f/1.8 BEST VALUE PORTRAIT (FX or DX) Nikon 24mm f/1.4 BEST WIDE ANGLE (FX or DX) Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6 BEST VALUE LONG RANGE ZOOM (FX or DX) Nikon 70-200mm f/4 BEST VALUE MID-RANGE ZOOM (FX or DX) Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 BEST ALL ROUND ZOOM (FX or DX) Nikon 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6 BEST VALUE WIDE ANGLE ZOOM (DX) Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 BEST VALUE WIDE ANGLE ZOOM (FX or DX) ![]() Nikon 50mm f/1.8 BEST VALUE PRIME (FX or DX) ![]()
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