This is a very sharp lens. The large aperture really allows for creative control with depth of field and easier low light shooting. It is lightweight lens that focuses fast on my d80 and has a nice feel to the manual focus. I use it for portraits on my DX camera. I also use it for lower light nature shots and still life. It has very low distortions and nice color and contrast. It is a lens that belongs in every Nikon shooters bag. It takes up no room so no excuse (unless you already have a 50mm f1.4) it is just a great to have.

This is a must-have fix lenses to all nikon user. It is sharp, fast focusing, nice bokeh and inexpensive. Try it...^_^

I got the 50mm 1.8D with my N80 before I switched to digital with a D90. Have collected some zooms over the years, but when I look at pics, my best pics are always from the 50mm prime. As a plus, the focal length is perfect for portraits on the smaller digital sensors (as opposed to full frame).
Now I am resigned to the fact, that if I want good pics, keep the 50mm on. If I really, really want versatility or need to go wide or closer in, then, and only then, throw a zoom on.
My N80 is catching dust, but the 50mm lives on!

I would highly highly recommend this lens to anyone! on a budget or not it is spectacular!

This lens is a very fun lens and is just fun to play around with. It is great for portraits and also great for just taking photos of nature or flowers.

And since it is F1.8 it is also great for low light!

You get a whole lot for what you pay for. I honestly don´t think Nikon could have done a better job with this one!

One evening I left a meeting and walked home via the Inner Harbor. I took photos of the water front and the boats without flash and I had a collection of fantastic photos. When I flew back home from St. Louis last year in Detroit the pilot pointed out a beautiful skyline and I photographed it and the people on the plane were amazed.

As a result of owning this lens, I am looking to purchase the 35mm f/1.8 and the 85mm f/1.8 either later this year or next year.

I was wondering if this lens works with the Nikon D90?

I got this lens a few weeks ago. I am amazed by how wonderful and elegant the photos produced by this lens is. And the price! WOW!!!

I have shot about 10 pictures with this lens and can tell already it is great! Color is excellent, Great in low light, excellent bokeh. A great portrait lens for DX cameras.

Not since the early 80´s to 90´s have I even peered thru a 50mm and that was a Korean made pentax mount from the film days.Today I received my Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D for my now discontinued but very good D5000. I am amazed at the sharpness and true to life angle this lens provides, and the delicious creamy bokeh. I researched the 1.4 vs 1.8 for 2 solid days and chose the 1.8 mainly because it was hitting close to 2/3rds less the cost of the 1.4.. I could not justify the small amount of light gathering capability for basically the same lens. Now maybe as my skills and I grow in photography I may find myself needing and wanting thatr little bit extra out of the 1.4, but for now this is good for me. My reason for this purchase was for my fathers wedding that he requested me to shoot, although I have never done a wedding... gotta start somewhere... However after test popping off a few I know this lens will do me and my father justice as it is a superb portrait lens and the bokeh once again is the best I have seen so far. The ability to get up close will also lend this lens a bravo for artsy type ideas, landscape, and low light, I think I like it already better than my 35mm AF-S f/1.8. I can see after firing off less than 20 photos that theres always going to be plenty of work for this little baby. I have a feeling I will be reaching for this classic frequently.