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Known for its reliability, clarity and devotion to the needs of passionate photographers, NIKKOR the exclusive lens brand from Nikon, is on a quest to create the finest optics in the world. And with the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens you get just that. Boasting a remarkably lightweight and compact body for such a fast aperture, this superb fixed focal-length lens is the ideal camera companion for those on the move.
A great choice for portraits, still-life shots, low-light scenes and more, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens is an affordable option that every passionate photographer can appreciate.
Life Through a Lens
Whatever your ideas, experience or creative vision, there is always a NIKKOR lens to draw out your potential. This 50mm FX-format standard lens[1] with a maximum aperture of f/1.8 gives photographers an effortless way to shoot beautiful background bokeh and get a broader range of shooting opportunities in low light. These conditions also lead to a brighter viewfinder image making it easier to achieve the very best composition.
Strikingly Crisp
Providing outstanding optical performance, the lens comprises 7 elements in 6 groups, in a design with one aspherical lens element. The iris diaphragm has seven rounded blades for a soft rendering effect producing high quality natural backgrounds. Featuring a newly designed optical system, the aspherical lens element offers superior image quality. Eliminating the problems of distortion and other types of lens aberrations, the aspherical element also contributes to the lighter and smaller lens design.
Silent Precision
Nikon's AF-S technology is yet another reason why professional photographers like NIKKOR lenses. Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) converts travelling waves into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that’s extremely accurate and super quiet. So for discrete shooting you can set up the shot in an instant and camera focusing won’t disturb sensitive subjects like wildlife.
Switching Focus
Combining ease-of-use and maximum precision, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens has two focus modes. In addition to Manual focus, Manual-priority autofocus (M/A) allows you to switch from autofocus to manual operation with virtually no time lag, even during AF servo operation and regardless of the AF mode in use. This gives all the benefits of fast, automatic focusing while still retaining the ability to make fine focus adjustments before taking the shot.
NIKKOR Quality
Cleverly crafted in a way that only an optical manufacturer can understand, Nikon creates technologies that make NIKKOR lenses the best choice for any type of still or moving imagery. Omitting the need for an aperture ring, G-type lens aperture is controlled electronically through the camera. Electronic adjustment is not only very efficient but also allows Nikon to place a weather sealing on the lens mount, so you can shoot with complete confidence.
With the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens from Nikon your images will take on a distinct personality.
[1] Focal length of 50mm when used on a camera with an FX sensor. When fitted to a DX-format DSLR this lens has an angle of view equivalent to that of a 75mm lens in 35mm [135] format.
Product Feature Comparison
The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens is just one of a range of great NIKKOR lenses. Take a look at the table below comparing features with a selection of other fantastic lenses in the collection.
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| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED Lens | |
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| Features | |||||
| Lens Groups/Elements | 6/7 | 7/8 | 14/19 | 9/9 | 8/12 |
| Angle of View (FX Format) | 47° | 46° | 75° to 8°10' | 28°30' | 100° to 63° |
| Angle of View (DX Format) | 31°30' | 31°30' | 53° to 5°20' | 18°50' | 76° to 44° |
| No. of Diaphragm Leaves | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Minimum f-stop | f/16 | f/16 | f/22-38 | f/16 | f/22-29 |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.45m | 0.45m | 0.50m | 0.80m | 0.28m |
| Weight | 185g | 280g | 800g | 350g | 385g |
| Diameter | 72mm | 73.5mm | 83mm | 80mm | 83mm |
| Length (from lens mount) | 52.5mm | 54mm | 114.5mm | 73mm | 95mm |
| Filter Attachment Diameter | 58mm | 58mm | 77mm | 67mm | 77mm |
| Lens Hood included | HB-47 | HB-47 | HB-50 | HB-62 | HB-66 |
| Lens Case included | CL-1013 | CL-1013 | CL-1120 | CL-1015 | CL-1118 |
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Customer Reviews
Even more importantly, the 1.8G is SHARPER than the 1.8D, 1.4D and 1.4G wide open. Compared to the 1.4G, its sharper across the entire frame when both lenses are at 1.8, plus remains sharper all the way to F5.6. If sharpness is critical to your work, this is the lens to get out of the nikon lineup. The results given on both the D300s and the D3 are exceptionally good and the lens will make you think more about composition and depth of field when you look through the view finder more, compared with zooms.
After having used it a few times, I've been very impressed with the results. It's a great lens for portraits and for producing that Bokeh effect. Low light images without flash are a lot better than the 18-105mm kit lens but as there's no vibration reduction/image stabilisation built into the lens, you'll be better of with a tripod in low light conditions. In normal/bright conditions the lens works magnificently and you won't miss the lack of VR.
In a DX-format camera such as the D90, the angle of view is more like 75mm, rather than 50mm as it would be if used on a FX-format camera. This isn't a huge problem but when I first started using the lens, I did miss the lack of zoom. It took me a while to get used to walking backwards or forwards to frame the shot instead of using zoom. In fact, depending on what the lens would mainly be used for, some people may prefer the older 35mm version of this lens (if the price is right!) as that would be equivalent to 50mm on a DX camera.
Make no mistake, this a great lens at a great price and I'd recommend it to anyone. Having said that, I think I'll carry on using it mainly for portraits only or when I want to create natural looking bokeh backgrounds. For general photography, I think I'd miss my zoom lens too much. Yes, for most situations you can physically move closer or further away from the subject but there are times when you want to be able to zoom in close to a subject without invading their space, for example during a wedding ceremony. So as much as I like this lens, I think I'll soon be investing in a quality zoom lens (why oh why, do they have to be so damned expensive!).
all of a sudden i find myself working with this lens in preference to the others. makes you work a little harder but the results. i'm wondering now about the £1300 spent on the 24-70. would advise aspiring snappers not to bother (weight/performance)
i'd suggest the 50mm every time...at this price expecially. buy it. you'll never regret it.
the images that this lens produces are great.
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