I wanted to see the images.

what you said at 1:21 - I once ordered a 18-200, and they sent me a 18-55 by accident... -_-

I own a 50mm F1.8G and I'm amazed at the clarity for such a low price.

Sorry Jared, I normally love your videos, but I learned much more about the 2 lenses I was looking at from Kai. He does have a potty mouth, but does not waste my time watching him sniff.

Just seeing this. Dude. You haven’t aged AT ALL in 11 years!

@black02jetta i agree, spend a little more but you buy one and have it for 10 years or more.

It's really cool that you use the D7000 for almost everything now. I love that camera so much.

While a concluding opinion would have not been a disappointment, I, for one, appreciate being able to view the high-res images for myself, without risking a bias that I may obtain from hearing Jared's opinion beforehand. I have my own eyes, and I can form my own opinions based on what I see. Thanks for that Jared!

@KarukeH hey there, what it really comes down to is build quality. The feel of the 1.4 compared to the 1.8 is a huge difference. I like the 1.4d that I have and you may be able to find that used for a great price. If you camera has the focus motors it would auto focus on it. When you hold a 1.4 you can feel the difference and in my opinion the image quality is better in the 1.4.

Jared ! If you stop the sniffing test shxt in your videos, you'll probably get a lot more subscribers.

@martinaee its mostly the motors you are paying for. Its not really an uber doober fast focusing lens and if you have the old one i would not replace it anytime soon.

I have the 50mm 1.8D and used it quite a bit on my new D3100 with pretty good success. It is manual focus on the D3100. I found it difficult to focus in low light sometimes, but I could usually get the shot and the results were often some of the best shots I ever took. I got the 50mm 1.8G yesterday and the third shot I took with it was a total out of the part home run awesome shot. I love it. Well worth the money. I'm still going to keep the D on the shelf as a backup. Too cheap to sell.

we have been using the 50mm , must be from late 70s. And it has performed well on the D7000. Really enjoy hearing your pov. thanks

I would assume the larger filter thread sized is due to the slightly larger body to accompany the focusing motor.

Autofocus can be pretty useful sometimes, I am not meaning it's a MUST to have, but on lower grade DSLRs, not only it doesn't have a motor, but important to note is that the ViewFinder is a lot smaller, you might find it hard to notice that are you in focus or not sometimes. So I think having a motor might come in handy sometimes.

@wadermanuk yes they are.

@matthewt2010 well unfortunately the d3100 only sells with the kit lens.

You should try to make a video about lenses. How to understand them and what you can do with them.

Hold up… the sniff test is 11 years old… talk about consistency!!

@WoshBabyWosh besides the absense of focusing motor, D lenses has a manual aperture ring that G lenses doesn't have. I find manual aperture ring useful when I reverse the lens for macro shots

Got the 1.8 af-s G - replacing the 35mm 1.8 af-s G when I upgraded from D90 to the D700. They both feel the same, and it was dirt cheap, and I just love it.

@3LIT3KID if you have a focus motor in you camera house(?) u can buy f/1.8 D.. The G's is for those who have a camera that don't have a focus motor.

@MrWarrenLO great question. For me personally I have to rely on autofocus because my eyes are blurry to begin with and i can not manually do so. Autofocus is one of the only things I let there camera take control of. Or if I am shooting macro i may tweak that myself when i eye it up in manual.

If you are shooting on a DX camera, then yes. the 35 is a Normal lens and the 50 is a on the telephoto side making it a cheap and practical portrait lens.

Just starting playing with the same exact combination today. Focusing is only possible through Live view. Take advantage of the zoom on live view to get it just right. Takes great shots. Slow to use this way. Get the 1.8G and snap a whole lot faster.

I got a 50 1.8d for £30 because the filter thread had a ding in it and supposedly you couldn’t screw a filter on. Who puts a filter on a 50 anyway? I got a £1 UV filter from China, smashed the glass out, forced the filter ring on, essentially fitting a new filter thread ring on the top of the old damaged one. Works like a charm and I can fit filters if I want. Aside from that ding on the original theread it’s flawless. My photographic bargain of 2020!

@Fishilisation the difference between 1.8 and 1.4 is the bokeh and the quaility of the glass. If you can you would obviously get the 1.4

@nwarken honestly no, i just leave them there just in case.

@kav996 prob the 35 for the wider view.

I have the 35 1.8G and pretty happy so far with it. I have the 50 on order, wondering if it is a waste of money just to get a little closer and I should cancel before they ship it. I guess I could always sell it later.

I think I’m Going with the new one . I want to use it for the night sky shots . But my kit lens does awesome, on osprey shots and hummingbirds. Want to do something bit different. Suggestion. I’m buying it from b and h

what is nicer to have for concert photography, on my d7000, a nikkon 35mm or a 50mm

@ellagreyphotography not sure give them a call or e mail.

@hadniimangai D is still autofocus, but it only focuses on the older Nikon bodies. The ones with the in body AF motor, such as the D90. On their newer bodies the D3000 etc. that don't have an in body motor only the G version will auto focus. Though the G version will on all cameras have quicker and more silent autofocus so if there isn't a big price difference you might as well just buy the new one.

@Fishilisation Depends on what you're shooting. I just got the 35mm for my D7000 and LOVE IT! The field of view is almost exactly what you see with your eyes... if you need something more zoomed in, go for the 50mm.

I own both and use both all the time. Love the 50 but when indoors, sometimes you cant get the shot due to tight quarters. 35 shines there. They are not that much at about $200 ea.

Last month I ordered a Nikon 50MM 1.8D, I use the D3100, was NOT a good choice! found out I have to use the D lens at F22 full time on the entry level camera, Just ordered the 50MM 1.8G Nov 23rd, will be on my doorstep Nov 25th. I have read alot of reviews on the G version, should have researched on the D lens, would have saved a big headache, I am thinking about selling the D, with a 50MM G I dont see any use for a D version on F22 full time, Some day I have an FX camera, LOVE your videos!

Thanks for posting Jared. I just ordered the 50 1.8G yesterday from B&H for my DX DSLRs. I have the 50 1.8D and want to compare the two. I have to keep the 1.8D for the film bodies because they're older and need the aperture ring.

I agree, I picked up the 50d and am shooting on my D7000. It's fantastic and the price is right. For me, I don't see a need for the 1.4, the 1.8 does everything I need it to do. It's a fantastic , good value portrait lens! Get the HR-2 lens hood, it not only blocks out unwanted light, it really compliments the lens nicely!

@ryuuga77 the g will autofocus on your d3100.

anyone else notice its hard to turn the lens on the last little bit when you attach it? i dont know if its just mine. the 50mm G

I think a comparsion between AFS 1.4G and 1.8G, to state if the 1.4 is woth the double cost

Just got myself one of these just for the hell of it, and I’m loving it. Really great lens for the price.

I’d love to hear some more comparisons between the 1.8g and the 1.4d. They’re basically the same price now on the used market.

@estudio100rafa not at all man, i do not get paid by any of those companies and even if i did I would still call a spade a spade. When canon comes out with new glass I play with that as well.

@blickblocks is the viewing angle of the lens that much different (as in tighter--er shot then the 35)

i am using nikon d7500 which 50mm lens is better for protrait shots for wedding pic ?

@matthewt2010 this, no, but the 35mm, yes. 50mm is too long for general purpose use (indoors).

I have a Nikon D3100. It's really hard to pick between the 50mm and the 35mm.

Have used my 50ƒ1.4D on a F4, F5, D7000 and D600 with ultra fast focusing, and sharp results except for getting a little soft wide open. I tried a friend's 1.8G a couple of times and it seemed to hunt for focus a lot more than I liked in low light.

@Airsoftvids365 I would recommend the 40mm that just came out. In fact, Nikons website has it listed under their macro section. Plus, its the least expensive out of their macro lenses, $280. BTW, I just got a D5100, and am loving it!

I have a Nikon D60. I was thinking about the 35mm 1.8 AF-S or the 50mm 1.8 AF-S. I don t know which one is more suitable.

i am looking to buy Nikon D5200 , so tell me which prime lens i should buy, 50mm 1.8d or 50mm 1.8g and what zoom lenase i shuld buy AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

Would you preffer 50mm F1.8 or a 35mm F1.8? As a beginner photographer, wich one would you choose?

i'm new to the whole slr thing and lenses confuse the hell out of me...i guess i need to start off knowing how to use the 18-55mm before i move on to other things.

I like the DOF better on the f/1.8 g better. The f/1.8 d was a very close second. The f/1.4's had slightly less DOF (in my opion).

bud, what is your final verdict???. 85 bucks for a well kept used 1.8D old version or 200 bucks for the new version. Is it worth paying more that twice the amount?????

Those photos in the link are not comparable. They're shot at different settings. Also the light in the store seems unstable. So, all in all, I still don't know, if I should get the G or D. Don't see much difference.

What would be the best cheep portrait lense for f mount?

just picked up this lens with my new d800. Cant wait to start shooting. Thanks for the review

how does the old E series 50 mm 1.8 compare against these when it comes to picture quality? I know this only works in manual mode...

I have been trying to figure out which lens to buy with my D5100 (kit) next month. I now know what to get! Thx Jared!

I know this lens is good, but as a primary lense, would it be worth buying the D3100 without the kit lens and buying this lens to use as my primary lens?

I just purchased a D600 to replace my aging D80 and decided to grab a 50mm 1.4g at the same time. Started shooting with the 1.4g and noticed it wasn't as sharp as I expected in the 1.4-2.8 range, af was slow, contrast seemed low, and when getting down to the details, bokeh had quite a few odd outlines and parts of my shots had noticeable fringing. Did a bit of research and quite a few people have noticed the same thing. Returned it for a 1.8g (and saved $330cdn) and couldn't be happier.

Thanks for posting. I have the 1.8D would like to get the 1.8G because it's supposed to have smoother bokeh. But the D300 is the only body I could use it on because there's no aperture ring. It wouldn't be usable on my N6006, F2, or any older film body I may get in the future.

Hi...if you are buying Nikon brand lenses, look for the ones that have "AF-S" in the name...any AF-S lens will auto focus with your D5100...also if you are interested in a wide angle, the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX II will also auto focus with your D5100

guys whats the difference between D and G i thought D is manual focus G is auto focus is it right or ... Please help i'm going to buy one these

yes it will work perfectly. Not the greatest feel for focusing manually, but far better than modern lenses at a similar price point. also will work well with an extension tube or on old film cameras if you find yourself in possession of one.

@Wes2299 save ur money. No need to get the 50 when you have the 35

Should I get the 50mm or the 35mm as my first dslr lens?

@NLS87 Awesome! Thanks for the reply and the help!

@ThomasShortley 1.8D's will NOT autofocus on D5000, D3000, D5100, D3100...

So I Have The Nikon D3100 What Should I Choose 35mm or 50mm? Thumbs up if you have the same problem

@Pagna978 What made my decision: who knows, maybe I'll shoot FX one day? Also I carry a film body (F100) in my camera bag, which I usually keep with a 50mm 1.8D. Getting the G just so I can have AF on the digital. :)

Now that I look at the sample images, I think the bokeh on the new one looks better than the older version. The 1.4 is even better, but I wouldn't be able to justify the price as an amateur.

All nikon lenses doesnt smell the same?

YaaaaaaaaaaY At last we saw a newer version to work on "Our Motorless" cameras !! Great review jared as always

Love it when Jared uses the camera I have for comparisons.

35mmG vs 50mm G ?? the sharpest ? is sharper the 35 or the 50mm G ???

Generally speaking, D lenses are older in design than G lenses. The G lenses most typically have been updated with AF-S as well, which becomes an issue if you have an entry-level Nikon (e.g., D3100, D5100) and want a lens that auto focuses. If you have the D7000 or D90, either one will work. The D will be louder focus, but is also a little cheaper.

Thanks for your help! Just got the 50mm 1.8D today and it works very well. Thanks for your opinion though.

Awesome video Jared!! The bokeh between this 50mm f1.8g and the 50mm 1.4g isnt that notable in your portraits of the frog, do you think buying this 50mm 1.8 would be a nicer buy?? Thank you Jared for the great videos

Which is sharper for D5000, 50mm 1.8G or 35mm 1.8G?

for D5200, get the 35mm 1.8G instead, unless you fancy the 75mm focal equiv.

how about reviwing top of the line p@s that shoot RAW like the canon s95 panny lx5 ?

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the difference between the G and the D??

I used a 50mm 1.8D for some three years and finally upgraded to the 1.4G. Needless to say it's a rather boring upgrade, but I'm after nuances like better bokeh and no ghosting (which I did embrace and I'm now going to miss). ANYONE is going to love the cheap (but still decently built) 1.8D. I'd say it's all nuances from the 1.8D to the 1.4G.

Does the 50mm 1.8 fit on my Nikon d7500?

what's the difference between G and D ?

Hey can someone put up a link to the flicker photos pretty please!!! thinking bout jumping from the 1.8D to the 1.4G and want to have a quick look

Every lens on a APS-C body will act like a longer focal length. If you have a 50mm lens, the specific focal length of 50mm won't change, so you have the image compression of a 50mm lens, but the field of view will be smaller. On a crop body with a 50mm lens you will have a field of view like a 80mm lens (approximately).

@javsrox 50mm is better (but not the best) for portraits while 35mm is excellent for walking around. I use 50mm all the time on my FX camera (equivalent to 35mm on a DX sensor). I'd go for the AF-S 35mm 1.8G unless you have specific needs, but try each one out if you can.

if i have a dx sensor camera which one is better? the 50mm or the 35mm (both 1.8g AFS)?

@Pagna978 it just depends on ur budget between those two

I got mine last month it's great compare to all the lenses i have i regards to sharpness, thank for the advise jared.

I never watch your videos for photographic purpose, I watch your videos because you're a trip.

Is Fellaini your brother?

@Fishilisation hey dude! f 1: this question is easy. i think the d7000 is one of the best bang-for-buck cameras on the market. it feels wonderful, and works great. if you can, save for the d7000, and i am sure you will not be dissapointed. 2: no, i would just go for the 1.8. unless you NEED the extra stop, i wouldn't bother paying the extra for the 1.4. the bokeh is similar, if not a bit more smoother on the 1.8. but i would stress that you try save for the d7000 :)

I have the old AF Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8 on my D7000 and I am pleased with with as I only paid $100 for it at Showcase Atlanta. Though I would like to get the 1.4, I will be happy with my my 1.8.

D3100 with 50mm 1.8d ??? Would you favour this lense with the d3100?