Nikon 50mm f 1 8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

March 20, 2009 by DigiBliss · Leave a Comment

The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.8D is a high-performance lens with the following specifications:

Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
Closest Focusing: 045m/1.5ft.
Filter Size: 52mm
Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.7 in.
Weight: 7.9oz.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Very nice lens for the money
I am very happy with the mechanical quality of this lens. Optically it is just fine for the price. I am using this lens on D300 and I got some very nice shots of my kid, with DOF not attainable using my 18-200, which I also like a lot. Hard to compare these two lenses, but I like to keep the 50mm on my D300 for indoor shots, although I still use the flash to avoid blurred shots most of the time. I mostly like to use it indoors on a sunny day at f2.8 or so for portrait style photos of my toddler son.

5 Stars The best 50mm I have ever owned.
I owned the 1.4 and then sold it. Bought the 1.8 and boy I am so glad I bought one. I do not know why do people spend extra 200 on 1.4 if you can get the 1.8 for less money and same or even better quality. This is one Lens that you all nikon user should buy. You will never regret having this lens. Just go get one and stop reading all the reviews.

5 Stars Great Lens for a great price!
When my Sigma 18mm-70mm f2.5 had to go in for repairs a week before a wedding I was desperate for a lens to use for the reception that would give me clean pictures in low light and give me that yummy shallow depth of field I like for portraits. I saw the price on this lens and thought it was wrong. I am glad it wasn’t. This is NOT a DX lens which means that even though it is a 50mm lens it translates into more like 65mm. It was a little tighter than I liked for group pictures but that is why I have feet right?

This is a great starter lens to learn the basics of Fstop and depth of field. I love this lens so much that I keep it attached to my flashless Fuji S5 Pro and carry it arround a wedding or event for those extra cool low light shots. Before this I never carried a second camera it was just a back up. This lens is 100% worth every penny of what I paid for it.

5 Stars Very happy with this item.
I purchased this lens as my first addition to my kit 18-55mm that came with my D40.

Overall i really like it. It takes amazingly crisp photos, and the low light capabilities are exactly what i was hoping for.

The only negative that i have to say about the lens is just a result of using it with a D40. The lens is more like an 80mm on a D40, and because of that, is too much of a zoom to use in the instances i purchased it for.

A D40/D60 will not auto focus this lens. I knew that before i purchased it, but its a bit more of a pain that i had thought it would be. Many times even though the focus light comes on, once i get the photos on my computer they are slightly out of focus. I often times find myself putting my kit lens back on there to avoid the problems… and only using this lens when i have plenty of time.

I originally purchased this lens for portrait and 3/4 length shots. Due to the ~80mm equivilent on a D40, i have to get WAY back, and in an average size room dont cant get far enough back for a 3/4 or full length fashion type shot.

Nikon is getting ready to release a 35mm f/1.8 lens, and even though its going to be around the $200 price range, i would recomend getting that instead. It will have a focus motor, and be much better suited for the DX cameras.

5 Stars A must-have
Every photographer should have a nifty-fifty in their bag.

This lens is a staple - sharp, light, fast. Use the zoom given to you by nature (your feet) and spend some time with this incredible piece of glass.

Great for portraits, outdoors, low-light shots. At under $150, you can’t afford to be without this outstanding all-around lens.

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Nikon SB 600 Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

March 20, 2009 by DigiBliss · Leave a Comment

When used in combination with Nikon’s latest digital SLRs, the D70 or D2H, the SB-600 supports Advanced Wireless Lighting as a remote Speedlight that can be positioned as one of multiple remote flashes to significantly extend creative possibilities. To assist in such situations, the Speedlight SB-600 also has a readylight located beside the LCD on the rear panel that can be easily seen from a distance. The SB-600 can also emit an audible alert for further assistance. Easy-to-view LCD with 6 simple-to-understand backlit buttons Guide Number of 30/98 [ISO100,m/ft], 42/138 [ISO200,m/ft] (at 35mm zoom) Auto zoom of 24 to 85mm, extendable to 14mm with built-in wide-flash adapter Advanced Wireless Lighting available with D2H or D70 when used as a remote Auto FP High-Speed Sync (with D2H only); use with fast shutter speeds achieves effective blurring of out-of-focus background elements Flash Color Information - optimized white balance makes use of data from the Speedlight FV lock holds flash value, enabling recomposition prior to shooting Design consistent with those of next-generation D-SLRs, with a triangular design element on the top that complements the D-SLR motif Requires 4 AA Batteries (Alkaline or Rechargeable NiCad or NIMH) for use

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Review Nikon SB-600 Speeblight Flash
Nikon SB-600 Speedlight Flash has make it fun while being experincing it and well and entertaining experiences with it.

4 Stars Nikon Flash
Enough power for most needs. Put off by bad reviews on the sb 900 so this was my next logical choice considering the price difference. Very satisfied. If Nikon comes out with a better unit this will make an excellent auxillary unit.

5 Stars Jewel!
You spend all this money on a DSLR and lenses and accessories… But you are still using the built-in flash??!?! You will NOT truly see great results without a quality flash. This flash with Nikon’s Creative Lighting System is incredible. It rotates on multiple axis and even has a built-in diffuser. If you are deciding on the SB-400 (don’t unless space is a REAL issue) or the SB-800 (great only for master/remote situations but a little slower than the SB-600) stick with this.

5 Stars Excellent Flash
The Nikon SB-600 improves your flash pictures in dramatic fashion over the built in flash. Anyone who takes a lot of flash pictures should invest in this flash.

5 Stars Unlimited possibilities, professional lighting.
Owning a flash like this does absolute wonders for your images. With the ability to angle the flash in almost any direction in relation to the camera solves any difficult lighting situation you might have. Get two or three more, and and set them up wirelessly to create your own portable studio. Great product!!

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