Nikon 50mm 1.8D Lens
Dec 3, 2011 00:19:47 #
I just bought a brand new Nikon 50mm 1.8D lens. I want to know if anyone else has this lens. The reason I ask is the lens slightly rattles when shaken and the barrel has play in it. Ken Rockwell also commented the lens has a slight rattle so maybe this is normal. Is it normal for the lens barrel to be slightly loose? The lens seems to work and takes crystal clear photos.
Always worried about something .... LOL
Always worried about something .... LOL
Dec 4, 2011 07:37:38 #
NewEnglandPhotoguy
Loc: Chelmsford, MA
My copy of this lens is the same. Slight rattle a little bit of looseness.
Great lens though. So sharp it hurts.
Great lens though. So sharp it hurts.
Dec 4, 2011 08:06:16 #
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Dec 4, 2011 16:35:25 #
It's a cheap lens. The Canon is the same way. Now having said that, the glass is very good. I always advise people to have either the nikon or canon lens in their bag.
Dec 4, 2011 16:50:13 #
So, anybody buying the lens should shake before buying, and keep shaking until they get one that doesn't rattle. I got lucky I guess. Still, great price for a prime lens. A sharp picture with what computers can do to enlarge the image makes this a great buy ratttle or not.
Dec 4, 2011 17:17:51 #
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Dec 4, 2011 18:18:26 #
My 58mm f1.4 Nikkor has rattled since 1964. Its the best lens I've ever owned.
Dec 8, 2011 01:19:57 #
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