50mm lens: I'd like recommendation for a good, reasonably priced 50mm 1.8 lens for a Nikon D7100 camera. Thanks, Sandy...

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Jun 3, 2019 16:10:12 #

sandyllong

I'd like recommendation for a good, reasonably priced 50mm 1.8 lens for a Nikon D7100 camera.

Thanks,
Sandy

Jun 3, 2019 16:23:25 #

RichinSeattle

sandyllong wrote:

I'd like recommendation for a good, reasonably priced 50mm 1.8 lens for a Nikon D7100 camera.

There are lots of fine, used Nikkors available - inexpensively - on eBay. Get an f/1.4 and add an extra half f-stop.

Jun 3, 2019 16:29:22 #

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Sandy, I'd only recommend Nikkor optics for your D7100. As already recommended, go for the f/1.4.
--Bob

sandyllong wrote:

I'd like recommendation for a good, reasonably priced 50mm 1.8 lens for a Nikon D7100 camera.

Thanks,
Sandy

Jun 3, 2019 16:48:35 #

therwol Loc: USA

rmalarz wrote:

Sandy, I'd only recommend Nikkor optics for your D7100. As already recommended, go for the f/1.4.
--Bob

If one buys the older AF-D version, it will work on this camera but may not autofocus if and when the OP goes mirrorless. (I have that version and find it to be outstanding.)

Jun 3, 2019 17:01:37 #

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

The OP said nothing about mirrorless. Additionally, I'm not about to guess the OP's future intentions.
--Bob

therwol wrote:

If one buys the older AF-D version, it will work on this camera but may not autofocus if and when the OP goes mirrorless. (I have that version and find it to be outstanding.)

Jun 3, 2019 17:25:26 #

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"a good, reasonably priced 50mm 1.8 lens for a Nikon D7100"
Sandy in my experience your wisest option would be the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
(which is an effective 50mm on a DX crop such as the D7100)

Currently $166 new albeit you can find it used in very good condition for $100

btw, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens suggest above is NOT reasonable priced at $407...
I have this lens and it works reasonably well on a full frame but not so much on a DX body...

There are older Full Frame versions of the 50mm but you would likely be far better served to stay with a DX lens instead... my choice is the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G Lens... it is pretty much the best DX optic in this focal length range...

I shoot with both of the aforementioned lens on a D7100 and the results are stellar...

Even good old uncle Ken recommends it.... lol
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/40mm-f28.htm

Hope this helps Sandy...
All the best on your journey

Jun 3, 2019 17:44:37 #

Vietnam Vet

Take your pick from one of these
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?ci=274&fct=fct_brand_name%7cnikon&origSearch=50mm+lens&N=4288584247&ntt=50mm&

Jun 3, 2019 18:32:28 #

therwol Loc: USA

rmalarz wrote:

The OP said nothing about mirrorless. Additionally, I'm not about to guess the OP's future intentions.
--Bob

Correct, but they might want to be aware of future limitations. Most people upgrade their cameras eventually. (Personally, I'm not going for incremental upgrades in retirement. I'd rather spend my money on travel. For me, anything that would woo me would likely be mirrorless and perhaps not even Nikon.)

Jun 3, 2019 20:38:26 #

radiojohn

What are you planning on using it for?

Jun 3, 2019 23:04:36 #

If you're going to be hand holding the camera a lot take a look at the Tamron 45mm f/1.8 SP VC lens. All of Tamron's new SP (super performance) prime lenses have vibration compensation. They also have a metal lens barrel and are fully weather sealed. I have one that I use on my D750. The vibration compensation really helps.

Tamron made this a 45mm focal length because they say a focal length between 43mm and 45mm on a full frame camera gives the same perspective as what the human eye sees.

Jun 4, 2019 00:33:53 #

sandyllong

The lowest f stop I can get with my 28-280 Nikkor is 3.5 and I want to do some macro with flowers, etc.
Sandy

Jun 4, 2019 01:16:54 #

User ID

rmalarz wrote:

The OP said nothing about mirrorless. Additionally, I'm not about to guess the OP's future intentions.
--Bob

.... except for guessing that he needs a faster lens .....

Jun 4, 2019 01:20:08 #

User ID

CO wrote:

I looooove that lens ! Twice as much as you do.
TWICE AS MUCH [I have two of them]. But the
OP does state "reasonably priced" :-(

Jun 4, 2019 06:45:48 #

traderjohn Loc: New York City

sandyllong wrote:

I'd like recommendation for a good, reasonably priced 50mm 1.8 lens for a Nikon D7100 camera.

Thanks,
Sandy

I have two lenses one is a Nikon 50mm 1.4. I have taken very good pictures in places where no flash is allowed.

Jun 4, 2019 07:23:19 #

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

sandyllong wrote:

I'd like recommendation for a good, reasonably priced 50mm 1.8 lens for a Nikon D7100 camera.

Thanks,
Sandy

The latest one is on sale now for $176.00.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/766516-USA/Nikon_2199_AF_S_Nikkor_50mm_f_1_8G.html

And, there are D versions of that lens, which will work on your camera on ebay from $39.00
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/766516-USA/Nikon_2199_AF_S_Nikkor_50mm_f_1_8G.html

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