Nikon AF-S 50mm f1.8 G

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Fast, upgraded f/1.8, compact FX format prime lens. The picture angle with 35 mm (135) format is 47 degree and the maximum reproduction ratio is 0.15X
Drops, spills and cracked screens covered from day one. Other breakdowns covered after the manufacturer's warranty expires.
Focal Length 50 mm, Minimum Focus Distance 1.48 ft.(0.45 m)
Newly developed optical system with Aspherical lens element, Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
M/A Focus Mode Switch,Filter Thread 58 mm, Autofocus: Yes. Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera lens mounting flange): Approximately 2.83 inches diameter x 2.01 inches

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Batteries : 1 Lithium ion batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 5.3 x 7.2 x 7.2 cm; 185 Grams
Date First Available : 30 November 2017
Manufacturer : Nikon
ASIN : B004Y1AYAC
Item Model Number : 2199

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Product HighlightsFast f/1.8 Compact FX-Format Prime LensBeautiful Background Blur (Bokeh)Superior Color ConsistencyReduce Lens Flare and GhostingEffective Aberration CorrectionFast, Accurate and Quiet AutofocusQuick Switching from AF to MFCompatible With DX FormatNikon'sAF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lensis an attractive alternative to the classic 50mm f/1.4 "normal" lens for everyday shooting with an FX or 35mm camera. The 50mm f/1.8 is nearly as "fast" as the f/1.4 (just 2/3 stops difference), and provides reduced lens flare and ghosting (plus superior color consistency) through the use of Nikon's Super Integrated Coating. Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration.Nikon's Silent Wave Motor gives you smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation, and the M/A mode lets you quickly and easily override the autofocus system for fine manual focusing with almost no time lag. This lens is also compatible with DX cameras. When used with a DX camera, the angle of view would be equivalent to 75mm.Fast f/1.8 Compact FX-Format Prime (Fixed Focal Length) LensThis updated classic with a fast maximum aperture is ideal for everyday shooting, perfect in low lighting situations and great for producing images with beautiful background blur (Bokeh). The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G includes Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM) for fast and precise autofocus, M/A Focus Mode Switch for seamless changes between manual and autofocus operation and an aspherical lens element for outstanding optical performance with high contrast.Get Astonishing Low Light ResultsThis 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/1.8 aperture, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G will capture even low-light situations with stunning brilliance.Achieve More Natural Depth of FieldWhether you're shooting portraits, food or nature-indoors or outdoors-the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR f/1.8G ED Lens

Special edition of the popular 50mm f/1.8 NIKKOR lens. Boasts a compact and lightweight body with a retro-look and feel.

With a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, this is a great lens for low-light situations or when shallow depth of field is required. An aspherical lens element reduces aberrations and increases resolution, and Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) delivers whisper-quiet operation.

The retro design pays homage to vintage NIKKOR lenses and perfectly complements the looks of the Nikon Df.

NIKKOR 80th Anniversary | Nikon

50mm FX-format standard lens (75mm when used with a Nikon DX-format SLR).

Retro design inspired by classic NIKKOR lenses.

Fast maximum aperture of f/1.8. Ideal for low-light situations or portraits with smooth bokeh.

Aspherical lens element: Reduces aberrations and increases resolution.

SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, quiet autofocus.

Two focus modes: M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus).

Remarkably lightweight and compact body.

Weather-sealed metal lens mount.

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John Hewitt

Every photographer must have a "Nifty Fifty".

Reviewed in Australia on 7 August 2019

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Here is an excellent 50mm lens from Nikon. Very fast (f1.8) with auto focus. Extremely light, but with superb glass, the most appealing thing about this lens is its price. So affordable it should be in every camera bag.

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Lakhvir Singh

Absolutely fantastic

Reviewed in Australia on 16 August 2019

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It is a wonderful product, I have been using this for portraits and it has shown really amazing results. Really good for beginners.

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Nigel

Great low light lens

Reviewed in Australia on 13 July 2019

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The lens has been great for taking social photos at night without assisted lighting.

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ladybugfunk

Excellent

Reviewed in Australia on 6 August 2020

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Excellent product, amazingly good price, well packaged and arrived super fast. Will buy from this seller again, that's for sure!

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M Kutti

Good lens and Amazon Delivered on Time

Reviewed in Australia on 8 January 2019

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Best Image quality & auto focus
Good bokeh
This lens is Nikon Australia 50mm 1.8g and not 50mm 1.8g special edition lens.
Amazon delivery is very quick

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David M

Great for portraits

Reviewed in Australia on 14 January 2019

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Really good lens, good bokeh, good sharp images, excellent to take portraits. Good lens to always carry. Light and efficient.

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larelle Frauenfelder

Great lens, great price

Reviewed in Australia on 15 January 2019

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I love this new lens, it is great for low light. I haven't taken it off the camera since my purchase

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Jonatan Covinich

Good quality

Reviewed in Australia on 29 August 2019

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Amazing product!! Super fast and in good condition, beautiful lens for practice!!

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Fabi

Da sprühen die Funken

Reviewed in Germany on 4 January 2019

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Tolles Objektiv! Ich würde mal behaupten das die Bilder für das Objektiv sprechen. Sie wurden in der Dämmerung aufgenommen mit Blende 1.8, ISO1000 und Einer Belichtungszeit von 1/500 mit einer Nikon D5100.

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Vicious

Superb just go for it😎😎😎

Reviewed in India on 4 June 2018

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Very good lens if you are tight on budget.Nice for potrait but I will not recommend it if you are using dx format camera due to crop factor you cant accumulate whole group in a single frame.I would suggest to go for 35mm Nikon lens.It is having a nice bookeh effect (see d pic).Sharp pic good for low lighting Scenerio.Can be used both by Professional and Amature.

Generally 50MM (used on FX modle) field of view is what your eye can see with some crop of 10meters.So choose wisely between 35mm and 50mm

49 people found this helpful

Nadja + Mike

Hab mittlerweile zwei davon...

Reviewed in Germany on 28 January 2019

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Das sagt eigentlich eh schon alles.
Eines ist immer auf der D90 und das andere wird auf der D810 verwendet. Im Vergleich zu Sigma Art, den neuen Zeiss und diversen hochpreisigen natürlich nicht so extrem scharf bei Offenblende(leichte CA's), dafür aber leicht und ab 2.8 superscharf.
Klein leicht, günstig, ordentliche Abbildungsleistung auch bei 36MP.
Wenn man nicht gerade mit einem 1kg Objektiv rumlaufen möchte, dann ist dies eine absolute Empfehlung!

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Mathias

Tolles Objektiv

Reviewed in Germany on 1 March 2019

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Ich habe dieses Objektiv nun schon mehrere Jahre und den Kauf bis heute nie bereut. Es hat in meinen Augen eines der besten Preisleistungsverhältnisse. Ich habe die Linse damals für unter 200 Euro gekauft. Das Objektiv gehört einfach in jede Fototasche!!!
Die Qualität ist einfach unschlagbar und die Bilder selbst bei Offenblende knack scharf. Man kann das Objektiv auch problemlos an Vollformatkameras benutzen, was den Kauf noch interessanter macht. Ich selbst nutze es an meiner Nikon D5100. Das war damals meine erste Festbrennweite. Was soll ich sagen? Einmal in den Genuss einer Festbrennweite gekommen, wird man gleich süchtig.
Ich habe mir danach auch das 35mm 1.8 dx von Nikon gekauft, welches ich auch wärmstens empfehlen kann. Das 35mm ist ein noch ein ticken schärfer und die Brennweite ist noch universeller einsetztbar (z.B.auch im Innenraum mit weniger Platz)
Jedoch ist von dem 50er das Bokeh schon um einiges schöner und gerade für tolle Portraitaufnahmen prima geeignet.
Volle Punktzahl!
Besser gehts nicht zu dem Preis!!
Kaufen!

25 people found this helpful

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Lazer

I really liked this lens, however I exchanged for the 30mm one instead

Reviewed in Germany on 25 July 2018

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This lens was very good and took very nice pictures, the bokeh effect you get on this lens is very nice and easy to achieve even as an amateur photographer like I am.
It felt good quality and built to last and was a nice size when on the camera, the adjustment dial on the lens body was a nice feature also which isn't available on the 35mm version.

However, I found the fixed zoom level of 50mm didn't suit my camera of photography style in the end, I hadn't factored that as my camera (D7200) wasn't a full frame camera then this lens with crop factor is effectively more like having a 75mm lens, therefore was a little too much zoom for me for general use.

I exchanged it for the 35mm version which is slightly cheaper, but this works much better for my needs, using this one on my camera body I get roughly the 50mm I was looking for and the quality of the photos does not seem to have changed.
I can still get very good bokeh effects easily and it takes great photos in different scenarios and lighting, much better than my kit 18-140mm lens does in general, although this lacks the flexibility of the zoom level of the kit lens, so I think with these two lenses I don't need to carry too much and I get a great flexibility when needed.

Considering the price of some lenses, i think this is great value for money if it fits the style of photography you are looking for, just take into account the difference between using it on a full frame camera or APS-C type with the crop factor. (50mm vs ca.75mm)

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