Customer Reviews for Nikon Inc. 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8
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Nikon Inc. 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8
Shoot in the dimmest lighting conditions without a flash or softly blur the backgrounds of your photos and videos with the first f/1.8 lens in the 1 NIKKOR lineup. Create photos and videos that mimic what you see with your eyes—both in perspective and brightness. From casual snapshots to creative close-ups, every image will be true to your memory of the moment.
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Customer Reviews for 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8
Review 1 for 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8
Overall rating
Best Lens currently for Nikon 1 Cameras
PostedApril 9, 2013
Sam
Location Georgia, USA
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 3-6 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I have tried all but the super zooms on my Nikon 1 camera. This lens is by far the best lens made for this system for my use. I take portraits and not being able to isolate the subject has been the biggest downer for Nikon 1. I only got the Nikon 1 V1 and later J1 because of this lens. With this lens you are able to get decent bokeh in your portraits. Nothing crazy. You will get a subtle bokeh which I personally prefer over the very blurry bokeh with indistinguishable background. Also on top of getting a decent bokeh, this lens is sharp and produces good contrast and color. Much sharper and crisp than the 10-30mm kit lens which I almost stopped using. (I only use it when I may need the wide angle.) Also, 18.5mm length is perfect. (50mm equivalent on full frame) It's good for portraits and general walk around. This length has diverse use! I even used it to shoot indoor basketball shots around the hoop with great results. Fast focus and fast aperture make it possible to shoot even indoor sports. Indoor shots in natural light is very possible. I even like the noise produced in the picture... I like the vintage look it produces in the pictures... I carry my Nikon 1 and this lens everywhere. My only complaint is that although the size is ok, I do wish it was 10mm f/2.8 size... Don't get me wrong. This lens is tiny! I just wish that it was tinier... It's just an awesome lens and a must for Nikon 1 cameras. For $186, you must try this lens. Don't miss out on what your Nikon 1 camera can do when paired with a quality lens like this.
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Review 2 for 1 NIKKOR 18.5mm f/1.8
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Wonderful Lens
PostedDecember 4, 2012
Lewis44
Location Santa Clara, california
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Just received this lens today. I really wanted to give it a quick try out, so I did a little wandering in my back yard.
Both shots were at f2 and the results are more than I hoped for. Extremely Sharp and the color is great. Not quite as much "Out of Focus" Bokah as I had hoped for, but I figured that going in.
This little baby is a Keeper.
Both shots were at f2 and the results are more than I hoped for. Extremely Sharp and the color is great. Not quite as much "Out of Focus" Bokah as I had hoped for, but I figured that going in.
This little baby is a Keeper.
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