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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | 50 mm |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
Camera Lens Description | 50 month |
About this item
- F1.4 maximum aperture; F16 minimum
- Ultrasonic type AF motor with full time manual focusing, 58mm filters
- Minimum focus Distance : 0.45m/17.72 Inches. Lens Hood: HB 47
- Nikon F mount for FX and DX DSLRs. Unparalleled autofocus performance.Mount Type: Nikon F Bayonet
- Lens not zoomable
- Lens not zoomable
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Your DSLR’s Best Friend
A must-have for standard portraits and everyday use, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G is a lens that will absolutely surprise you. The 50mm focal length (75mm equivalent on DX format cameras) with a fast f/1.4 aperture allows you to capture stunning images with a shallow depth-of-field, letting your subjects stand out from their backgrounds. The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G may soon become your new favorite lens.
Brilliance In Any Light Get Astonishing Low Light Results
This lightweight standard lens is a great travel companion because you never know when a beautiful, sunny day will turn cloudy and rainy. With its fast f/1.4 aperture, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G will capture even low-light situations with stunning brilliance.
Beautiful Background Blur Achieve More Natural Depth Of Field
Whether you're shooting portraits, food or nature—indoors or outdoors—the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G renders a beautiful, natural background blur (Bokeh) at its wider aperture settings. And its 50mm focal length is perfect for creating natural perspective in your photographs.
Capture Every Detail Shoot Tack-Sharp Portraits Every Time
Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare, while the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G's Aspherical Lens Element (AS) virtually eliminates coma and other types of aberrations, even when shooting at the widest available aperture. Pair that with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, accurate and quiet autofocus, and you can be sure all of your portraits will be tack sharp.
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Silent Wave MotorAF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts 'traveling waves' into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet. |
M/ASelect NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder. |
Aspherical LensA lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens. |
Super Integrated CoatingNikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses. |
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For portrait photography | 4.7 | 4.8 | 5.0 | — | — | — |
Picture quality | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | — | — | — |
Auto focus | 4.3 | 4.7 | — | — | — | 4.7 |
Quality of material | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | — | — |
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lens type | Standard | Standard | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Wide Angle |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F | Nikon F (FX) |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Prime |
focus type | Auto Focus | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Ring-type ultrasonic | automatic | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
max focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 85 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 35 millimeters |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.13 x 2.91 x 2.91 inches |
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Item Weight | 10.2 ounces |
ASIN | B001GCVA0U |
Item model number | 2180 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #564 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 17, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
Country of Origin | Italy |
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Product Description
Nikon 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format): 31°30'. Maximum Angle of View (FX-format): 46°. Accepts Filter Type - Screw-on
From the Manufacturer
Ideal for travel, event, environmental and general photography in a wide variety of conditions, with superb optical formula and an ultra-fast f/1.4 maximum aperture.
Fast f/1.4 prime NIKKOR lens
Perfect for low-light conditions, general and travel photography.
Normal angle of view on FX-format cameras
Classic, normal angle of view when used on a Nikon FX-format digital SLR or 35mm film camera.
Ideal portrait lens on DX-format cameras
An ideal portrait lens when used on a Nikon DX-format digital SLR, approximating the angle of view similar to that of a 75mm lens on a Nikon FX-format digital SLR or a 35mm film camera.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus.
Close focusing to 1.5 feet
For extended versatility.
Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.
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Customers like the quality, sharpness, and image quality of the lens. For example, they say it's an amazing lens, gets great shots, and is very sharp. Customers are also impresseded with the light performance, performance, and weight. That said, they disagree on autofocus.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is an amazing lens with outstanding quality. They say that it gets great shots even wide open at f/1.4. They also say that the lens is well built and will last a very long time. Customers also say it is a great all around lens for travel and gives images a real, photojournalistic feel. They appreciate the aesthetic power of well-chosen bokeh.
"...And I gotta say, this is a fantabulous lens, plain & simple. I honestly don't see why some people are dumping on this lens!..." Read more
"...Build quality: Good. Not like Nikon's professional-grade lenses, but very sturdy - I can't foresee any possible problems...." Read more
"...It's size and weight serves as a great all around lens for travel. For me, it's a choice between my Nikon 17-35 or this lens...." Read more
"...As far as build quality goes, the lens is small, light, and feels sturdy...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. For example, they say it's a nice sharp Nikon glass, and gets quite sharp at f2. They also mention that there's noticeable improvements in sharpness and color rendition compared to the older lens. The lens is also noted to become even more crisp at higher apertures. Customers also say that there is an obvious difference in image sharpness between this lens and the kit 18-55mm lens. They say that you can get extremely sharp photos with the lens, and the bokeh is harsh.
"...Image quality. Contrast, color reproduction & sharpness are superior. I was shocked at the amount of detail I've been capturing...." Read more
"...Slightly soft and glowy at 1.4, but that's to be expected. Gets quite sharp at f2...." Read more
"...I rarely use the 18-105mm anymore because of this lens. Images are much sharper, clearer, just more pleasing overall...." Read more
"...This lens is tack sharp at f/5.6 or f/8, from center to corner...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the camera lens. For example, they say it's excellent, the pictures are crisp, and the color is extremely rich. They also say it takes great pictures, especially indoors, and that it does a good job on portrait photographs. Customers are also impresseded with the bokeh and the low-lighting performance.
"...Image quality. Contrast, color reproduction & sharpness are superior. I was shocked at the amount of detail I've been capturing...." Read more
"Very well-made lens and takes excellent pictures with my D700...." Read more
"...does this 50mm allow my low light photography to be easier, image quality is much better all around...." Read more
"...The two best things about this lens are the bokeh and the low-lighting performance...." Read more
Customers like the value of the camera lens. They say it's worth the price, affordable for the bokeh and sharpness you get, and a strong bargain. Customers also mention that the long-term value is unbeatable.
"...It's absolutely worth $500, but I wouldn't pay more than that.Image quality: This is where I find it excels the most...." Read more
"...Simply put, this lens is a strong bargain. It is well built, will last a very long time, and will perform up to expectations every time you use it." Read more
"...But for under $500 this is a phenomenal lens. In terms of both, it's reasonable. The orbs are more octagonal than circular...." Read more
"...I'm fantastically happy with it and think it's worth every penny." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the light performance of the lens. They mention that it is great in low light, has fast optics, and can shoot in very low light and still get an acceptable image. They are also happy with the lens's reach into low-light and the crisp images it produces. Overall, customers find the lens to be a perfect lens for use with available light.
"...Awesome in low light-how can it not be at f1.4?. 3) Smooth, quiet autofocus...." Read more
"...Slightly soft and glowy at 1.4, but that's to be expected. Gets quite sharp at f2...." Read more
"...I didn't need any chessy flash light and the photos were very bright, nice boke and professional look about them on my D5100...." Read more
"...The two best things about this lens are the bokeh and the low-lighting performance...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. For example, they say it works well, produces excellent results, and produces great bokeh. It's usable at f/1.4 and is fine with a DX crop sensor. Some mention that it's a good lens to have in your possession when taking pictures in low light.
"...Manual focusing. It works well, & the ability to override autofocus without flicking a switch is great, but I..." Read more
"...The plastic hood is a twist-on bayonet type, and it works well.Very pleased with this lens...." Read more
"...It is certainly usable at f/1.4, although it takes plenty of practice and patience to focus. At f/2.5 and onwards the sharpness is fantastic...." Read more
"...It works great... do not believe any of the reviews that say that this lens is not sharp at every f/stop. It is still tact sharp at f/1.4...." Read more
Customers find the weight of the lens to be a positive aspect. They mention that it's light weight and gives nice sharp results. Some say that the lens is big and heavy, while others say it'll be more carryable with the 1.8.
"...focal length (about 75mm on DX), large aperture, compact size, and light weight...." Read more
"...As far as build quality goes, the lens is small, light, and feels sturdy...." Read more
"...It's a very small and light lens, which is typical for the 50mm primes...." Read more
"...This lens is very sharp and gets great shots even wide open at f/1.4, but one will see some color fringing at the widest apertures with high..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the autofocus of the lens. Some mention that it focuses fast and quiet, while others say that it's tricky to focus. The manual focus and autofocus override work well, but some say that the focus ring isn't very smooth.
"...Low-light performance: Stellar performance. This is really why I bought this lens...." Read more
"...It's plenty fast enough to follow kids or the family pet around the house, even in low light situations...." Read more
"...You cannot go wrong with this lens. It is fast, sharp, and performs well in so many situations...." Read more
"...Smooth, quiet autofocus. Autofocus is noticeably slower than the AF-D model, but for most situations where you'd be using a prime lens I think it..." Read more
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Pros: 1) Image quality. Contrast, color reproduction & sharpness are superior. I was shocked at the amount of detail I've been capturing. 2) Awesome in low light-how can it not be at f1.4?. 3) Smooth, quiet autofocus. Autofocus is noticeably slower than the AF-D model, but for most situations where you'd be using a prime lens I think it's fine. Plus it's nice when you're photographing a singer up close, trying to be intimate & keep her comfortable, to not have the "buzz" of the old screwdriver-focused lens. 4) Autofocus with manual override. If AF isn't working (like in low light) just hold the shutter button down half-way & turn the focusing ring. This is the way Nikon lenses are being designed nowadays, & that's a good thing! 5) Bokeh. Despite the negative reviews, I like the bokeh I get at wider apertures. Which was one of the reasons I wanted it-the 9 blade rounded diaphragm should be better for background blur than the straight, 7-blade diaphragm of the older model. I'm thinking it helps that I shoot on a camera with a DX sensor, so if you have a D700, D3, D3x, or 35mm film you might get different results. Otherwise, you should not be disappointed. 6) Ergonomics. It just has a really good feel to me. 7) Almost true internal focusing. The lens barrel doesn't change length while focusing, so you can hold onto any part of the lens & focus. 8) Hood. Comes with a nice bayonet hood, easy to put on and off, unlike the AF-D model, for which you need to separately purchase a screw-on rubber hood. 9) Forward compatibility. The only Nikon 50mm lens that will autofocus on the Nikon D40, D40x, D60, D3000, & D5000, which require lenses with their own focusing motors.
Cons: Very few of significance. 1) Manual focusing. It works well, & the ability to override autofocus without flicking a switch is great, but I find the focusing ring a little harder to handle than on the older model. This model is larger overall, leading to a larger focusing ring (& filter), and my hands are a little small-ish, so that could be why. But this isn't a major factor if you use autofocus most/all of the time. The ring on this lens also feels tighter to me-which could be both a good & bad feature. 2) Larger filter size-58mm vs. the old, common 52. Only an issue if you already have 52mm filters and would have to get new ones for this lens. If you have multiple lenses with different filter sizes, try to just get one size of most filters and use a step-up ring. 3) Slower autofocus-but see above, not a major problem in my view. 4) Price. Pretty expensive at approximately $450.00, but it's actually not as bad as it looks. If you use a hood, like I do, then you don't have to buy one separately. It also comes with a nice carrying case-not essential, but a good touch. 5) Backward compatibility. Will not work on the older film cameras, because it lacks an aperture ring. Probably won't matter to most people.
The older 50mm Nikon f1.4 AF-D is terrific. This version is even terrific-er. All I can say is, if you need a terrific-er 50mm lens: Go for it!
Price: Its priced right in my opinion, you can get them from anywhere from 400 to close to 500 dollars. It's absolutely worth $500, but I wouldn't pay more than that.
Image quality: This is where I find it excels the most. Slightly soft and glowy at 1.4, but that's to be expected. Gets quite sharp at f2. The Sigma and the other Nikon 50mm is even softer wide open compared to this lens, so if wide-open sharpness is important to you, then this is your lens.
Bokeh: Its very nice. Some "experts"; say its a little to harsh or jittery looking but bokeh is subjective. I love should single subjects wide up outdoors with this lens and having that wonderful dreaminess surrounding the subject. Its not like the Nikkor 85mm 1.4D but it has its own thing going for it.
Focusing: A little sluggish but precise. At 1.4, the depth of field is extremely thin, so focusing just isn't possibly going to be spot-on every time unless you stabilize your subject and your camera. Most amateurs won't notice if things are slightly out of focus, so not generally a problem unless you're a perfectionist.
Low-light performance: Stellar performance. This is really why I bought this lens. I love this lens for events where I have room to move around because I hate using flash if it's not necessary. This lens and a slight ISO boost is all you need to take flash-free pictures in many settings. Amazing for weddings and indoor concerts.
Build quality: Good. Not like Nikon's professional-grade lenses, but very sturdy - I can't foresee any possible problems. The plastic hood is a twist-on bayonet type, and it works well.
Very pleased with this lens. If your a sharpness nympho then check out [...] and look for the review and graph of this lens. Its a stellar lens and even beats out some of Canon's $$$$ lenses in sharpness.
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Reviewed in India on December 27, 2023
Con este ya tengo las medidas de 24, 35 y 85 en 1.8. Este 50mm es el único que tengo en 1.4 y de verdad que es una delicia el retrato con él. No dudes en adquirirlo.
ありがとうございました。
The lens is excellent in every way. It's not a light lens but that is what a lens like this should feel like. The overall construction is really good quality with both metal and plastic. It is weather sealed so can be used in light rain.
It comes with a lens hood and bag to store when not in use.
The quality of the pictures when used with a D800 has been unbelievable. I am an old school photographer and still have my FM2 and the original Nikkors made of steel and proper glass. Though not comparable to these, this lens is worth every penny and it does cost a lot of pennies!
The colours and contrast are spot on and any minor aberrations can be corrected quite easily in Lightroom.
I use this all the time and it focuses quickly and quietly without any problems. Really tough construction and has taken a few knocks but still looks new. Use a good quality 77mm UV filter though to protect from dust and scrapes.
Pictures viewed on a large 40" HDTV are flawless. You cannot appreciate the quality and depth until you see pictures at this size. The combination is the lens and the D800 is fantastic.
Really pleased after a year and a half of use.
Estoy muy contenta, hace una fotografía muy nítida y la luminosidad es excelente. En interiores con el 18-55 mm, aún poniendo la Iso en valores altos, tenía ruído, oscuras,etc. con este objetivo con Iso bajos salen fotos muy bien iluminadas. Es ideal para fotografía nocturna o en interiores con poca luz.
Ideal para fotografía de desenfoque y efecto bokeh. he conseguido fotografías como quería , que con el otro objetivo me quedaba un poco corto.
Soy principiante, y partía de un objetivo 18-55 mm, el que trae la nikon que compré y sin duda estoy disfrutando mucho este objetivo fijo de 50 mm. He apartado casi completamente el otro.
Una joya, merece la pena ahorrar y comprar el objetivo. Sin duda lo aconsejo.