Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S $166 shipped

Nice deal, but if you shoot on an APS-C sensor, it might be a little bit tight for a prime. I personally don't do a lot of shooting at 50mm (the equivalent of 75mm on a full-frame). I'd love a good deal on the 35mm DX prime, though

Quote from SlickAssDeal : you could, but that is not the same lens this is the one that OP posted up http://shop.nikonusa.com/store/ni....242455600

That lens is totally manual on bodies without an autofocus motor.

Beware. I have never seen an import or bargain premium brand arrive without something wrong with it usually cosmetic. I have bought a premium Nikkor from a reputable NYC store w/US warranty and received the item but with a scratch on the barrel touched-up with black paint. I had to write them a letter for them to exchange it for a new one. And, it happened similarly again, and again, and again, and again with other items. For that reason I will never buy from any NYC store. They just pick you for a sucker. PRETTY SLICK on their part!

I would not trust these people at all. Otherwise, if you don't mind a little gamble, and can tolerate the hassle of returning items (to who??), and reporting the transaction to your credit card company (or PayPal)...

Most of the import stuff is just junk, just like trashpicked items; the item has value, but it's not worth the remanufacturing time for the manufacturer (like Nikon). Seiko does the same thing. So, the junk dealers get the items and tout them as new. Buy cheap, buy twice.

Beware my friends.

Great price on a 50mm G lens!

Quote from altadog1 : If anyone cares, you can go right to the nikon outlet and get a REFURB AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.D for $121.46 plus $7.50 shipping. Total $128.96 http://shop.nikonusa.com/store/ni....213468400

Quote from altadog1 : Aw got it.... Oh I did see anything over $100 at that Nikon store had free shipping.

Quote from SlickAssDeal : you could, but that is not the same lens this is the one that OP posted up http://shop.nikonusa.com/store/ni....242455600

You should know that the 50mm AF-D lens does not have an AF motor built-in - you will have to rely on a body that has a built-in AF motor to autofocus with this AF-D lens (hence why it is cheaper than the AF-G lens)

Common bodies that do not have a in-body AF motor:
D40
D40X
D60
D3000
D5000
D3100
D5100

Everything else (such as D90, D7000) can AF this cheaper lens.

If you got no motor body, it is the lens in your bag. However, if you have motor body, u should get 1.8D or even 1.4D. It focus really fast because it is very light. U can sell the 1.8D on CL for $90-100 all day when u decide to upgrade. I got mine for $90 two years ago, n sold for $90 last month. I upgradr to Voigtlander 58mm f1.4. It is manual focus, but it is easy to do on D7000.

Damn I missed it. looking to order this lens since two months. Lens not available any where at list price.

Quote from toolman2 : Beware. I have never seen an import or bargain premium brand arrive without something wrong with it usually cosmetic. I have bought a premium Nikkor from a reputable NYC store w/US warranty and received the item but with a scratch on the barrel touched-up with black paint. I had to write them a letter for them to exchange it for a new one. And, it happened similarly again, and again, and again, and again with other items. For that reason I will never buy from any NYC store. They just pick you for a sucker. PRETTY SLICK on their part! I would not trust these people at all. Otherwise, if you don't mind a little gamble, and can tolerate the hassle of returning items (to who??), and reporting the transaction to your credit card company (or PayPal)... Most of the import stuff is just junk, just like trashpicked items; the item has value, but it's not worth the remanufacturing time for the manufacturer (like Nikon). Seiko does the same thing. So, the junk dealers get the items and tout them as new. Buy cheap, buy twice. Beware my friends.

Ever hear of NYC store called Adorama........ Most legit NYC store ever, not every NYC store is a ripoff.

Quote from zpeedster_m : Ever hear of NYC store called Adorama........ Most legit NYC store ever, not every NYC store is a ripoff.

It's your money, you can do whatever you want with it.

Then there's B&H Photo , I bet whole bunch of ppl got ripped off there....not
Tons of SD'ers would attest to the legitimacy of these NYC stores. Yes it our $$ & we trust these stores, not the scam ones. Please research the previous sd's here about big name stores before generalizing on all stores.

I will buy it from BB, try it out. If it works for me, I will return it and wait until it drops the price as open box lenses do (10% off the bat). I see no other choices so far.

How does this one compare to the 50mm Canon 1.8? Im still learning about DSLRs as I want to buy one.

Quote from toolman2 : Beware. I have never seen an import or bargain premium brand arrive without something wrong with it usually cosmetic. I have bought a premium Nikkor from a reputable NYC store w/US warranty and received the item but with a scratch on the barrel touched-up with black paint. I had to write them a letter for them to exchange it for a new one. And, it happened similarly again, and again, and again, and again with other items. For that reason I will never buy from any NYC store. They just pick you for a sucker. PRETTY SLICK on their part! I would not trust these people at all. Otherwise, if you don't mind a little gamble, and can tolerate the hassle of returning items (to who??), and reporting the transaction to your credit card company (or PayPal)... Most of the import stuff is just junk, just like trashpicked items; the item has value, but it's not worth the remanufacturing time for the manufacturer (like Nikon). Seiko does the same thing. So, the junk dealers get the items and tout them as new. Buy cheap, buy twice. Beware my friends.

Yes, there are scam New York shops, but stores like JR, B&H, Adorama, or anyone else on Nikon or Canon's authorized vendor list are perfectly safe to buy from. The problem is, you were being a complete cheapass, and you let some shady characters take you for a ride. If Nikon for example says that a lens is worth $220, and everyone on their authorized dealer list is selling the lens between $195-$210, when you see some random website claiming that you can get the lens for $130, do you:
A. Think to yourself, "Haha, I beat the system!"
B. Tell yourself, "Wait a minute, something fishy is going on here."

Feel free to go to ANY photography forums or talk to ANY professional photographers and they will back up what I said. You will absolutely not be able to find any camera store that is more reputable than the New York stores like B&H or Adorama. Next time, instead of pinching pennies and falling for parlor tricks, try checking the authorized dealers list on the vendor's webpage. Amazing how much an ounce of common sense and rational thought can protect you.

Also, Nikon doesn't send out less-than-spec products. Likely, what you dealt with was that the scam shop was selling you someone else's return. Stop spreading nonsense. You did the internet equivalent of buying a Rolex on a street corner from some guy in a trenchcoat. Just because that guy was in a certain city doesn't mean that the whole city is corrupt.

Quote from htowniman : If you got no motor body, it is the lens in your bag. However, if you have motor body, u should get 1.8D or even 1.4D. It focus really fast because it is very light. U can sell the 1.8D on CL for $90-100 all day when u decide to upgrade. I got mine for $90 two years ago, n sold for $90 last month. I upgradr to Voigtlander 58mm f1.4. It is manual focus, but it is easy to do on D7000.

Nope, this is not at all correct. As I said above, even if you don't need the autofocus motor, the new 50mm f/1.8G has noticeably improved optics over the 50mm AF-D. It's absolutely worth the upgrade price for the bokeh quality alone, as most people are going to be using this as a portrait lens wide open or nearly wide open, going for a blurry background.

Quote from Mummel : How does this one compare to the 50mm Canon 1.8? Im still learning about DSLRs as I want to buy one.

Well, Nikon vs. Canon is a neverending debate. Overall, this lens is a little better than the Canon 50mm f/1.8, but you're also comparing a $120 vs. $220 lens, so that shouldn't be such a groundbreaking surprise to you. Both Nikon and Canon, and while we're at it Sony and Pentax, will be able to more than accommodate you as a budding photographer. There's no wrong choice, so just choose a brand and run with it.

Quote from sleepybubba : I will buy it from BB, try it out. If it works for me, I will return it and wait until it drops the price as open box lenses do (10% off the bat). I see no other choices so far.

Just living with the lens gives you two advantages:
- You end up having the lens now, instead of not having the lens, and having to watch out for it. If you have the lens for 4 months longer, for example, that is 4 months of your time that you won't be spending part of your time watching out for the lens. Plus, the extra money that you pay is akin to "renting" the lens for 4 months, which is worth the slight increase in price.

-This new lens comes with a 5 year warranty. That alone is worth the money you'd potentially save.


As you can see from how long I've been here and how many posts I have, I love a great deal just as much as the next slickdealer. However, at a certain point, it's cheaper overall to just spend and be done with it. This is only a $220 lens. You'd save at most $40. Not worth your time and effort.

Quote from toolman2 : Beware. I have never seen an import or bargain premium brand arrive without something wrong with it usually cosmetic. I have bought a premium Nikkor from a reputable NYC store w/US warranty and received the item but with a scratch on the barrel touched-up with black paint. I had to write them a letter for them to exchange it for a new one. And, it happened similarly again, and again, and again, and again with other items. For that reason I will never buy from any NYC store. They just pick you for a sucker. PRETTY SLICK on their part! I would not trust these people at all. Otherwise, if you don't mind a little gamble, and can tolerate the hassle of returning items (to who??), and reporting the transaction to your credit card company (or PayPal)... Most of the import stuff is just junk, just like trashpicked items; the item has value, but it's not worth the remanufacturing time for the manufacturer (like Nikon). Seiko does the same thing. So, the junk dealers get the items and tout them as new. Buy cheap, buy twice. Beware my friends.

I posted something earlier on a T3i from Bestpricephoto. After doing some research, I'm paranoid right now LOL. Guess Im going to only buy from a authorized dealer from now on. Too many sketchy companies out there: http://teleoscope.blogspot.com/20...-just.html

I see $224.99?? Dead?