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Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens

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★★★★★
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$679.95

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Pros

  • Durable (15)
  • Quality construction (15)
  • Sharp focus (15)
  • Rugged (12)
  • Consistent output (11)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Easily interchangeable (2)
  • Fast focus (2)
  • High quality (1)
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Cons

  • Slow focus (2)
  • Difficult to find focus (1)
  • Manual focus (1)
  • Manual operation (1)
  • Not functional (1)
  • Only manual focus (1)
  • Requires manual skills (1)

Best Uses

  • Night photography (13)
  • General purpose (9)
  • Portraits (9)
  • Landscapes (5)
  • Upgrade (3)
  • Available light (2)
  • Everyday (2)
  • Special effects (2)
  • Depth of field control (1)
  • Head shots (1)
 
 
 

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Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens

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$679.95

 

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Last update: Nov 2, 2009

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[16 of 19 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens Review

Costs a bit more, but does a bit more...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Manual Operation

    Best Uses

  • Depth of Field Control
  • LowNatural Light
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
 

"Ultimate lens for low light & Depth of Field manipulation.

Super clarity & quality.

9 bladed aperture, excellent Bokeh.



Anyone who says this lens is soft either needs glasses or can't manually focus. It is probably the sharpest lens Nikon makes. Read the reviews from professional photographer …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Nov 15 2007
whatadqr
Costa Mesa, CA
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $679.95
 
 

[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens Review

the only lens I use...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
 

"I use this lens on a canon 5d with an adapter (I used to shoot nikon, then jumped ship for full frame), and it's nothing short of amazing what it will do. Candlelight, moonlight, anything. It's also half the size of the canon equivalent.



The depth of field is very narrow wide open (<1cm); it can …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Nov 14 2007
Matt the photographer
Santa Fe, NM
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  • Professional
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Price: $679.95
 
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens Review

Sharp, Fast, and Built Like a Tank

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Available light
  • Landscape Photography
  • Upgrade
 

"Classic Nikon manual-focus glass. There's a reason why this lens has been a staple of the Nikon line for nearly 30 years.Wide open, it's a little soft, but the image sharpens up nicely below f/2. There is a small amount of light fall-off, but it's gone by f/2.8 in my opinion. And, if shooting DX …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 18 2009
jtk
Bremerton, WA
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens Review

Best 50mm Period. Best Lens Ever?

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
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    Cons

  • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
 

"I carry this lens with my 80% of the time because I am addicted to its optical quality. Yes, it is a manual focus lens. Yes, it is an old Ai-S model that won't meter unless you have a high end Nikon body. But if you do, oh boy do the results work.By way of comparison, I've owned the Nikkor 50mm f …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 2 2008
Fraggle Rockstar
San Francisco, CA
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $679.95
 
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens Review

Amazing Lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Portraits
 

"To have the 1.2 is awesome and it is still very sharp in the center at 1.2, but at 2.0 .... good lord. That is one amazingly sharp 2.0 lens. Sure it is a manual focus lens, but well worth it.



I just put it on my D3 and the images are insanely good. With the high ISO capabilities of the D3 and …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 8 2008
MJames
Destin, FL
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  • Professional
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Price: $679.95
 
 
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