The Nikkor 50mm f/1.8?

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Permalink Reply by Fred on February 26, 2011 at 10:07pm

There are two 50mm lenses made by Nikon, f/1.8 and f/1.4, both are very good, the f/1.8 is the cheapest.

No it does not do macro but ther are ways to make it work. Macro work is different and if you want to do Macro wok you will meed a dedicated Macro lens.

As you live in America I would suggesat B&H but any Nkon stockist should carry both lenses

Permalink Reply by Josh Lizarde on February 27, 2011 at 7:32am

Thanks Fred appreciate your answers and I'll be checking out B&H.

Permalink Reply by Paul Kumagai on February 27, 2011 at 2:38pm

Josh,

Here's an interesting article on the 50mm f/1.8 vs. f/1.4

http://www.adorama.com/alc/article/50mm-lens-shoot-out-f18-or-f14

You could use this lens for macro work, but you will need either a reversing ring or extension tubes. 

Paul K

Permalink Reply by Josh Lizarde on February 27, 2011 at 2:51pm

Thank you for your help, the article was very helpful.