Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard Lens - Black
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Description
Features
Compatible with a variety of Nikon DSLR cameras
Works with any Nikon DX or FX-format DSLR camera with an F-bayonet mount.
Standard lens for general purpose use
Approximates an angle of view similar to a 35mm film camera. An ideal portrait lens when used on a Nikon DX-format DSLR.
50mm focal length
A versatile focal length for capturing crystal clear shots throughout a variety of shooting situations.
f/1.4 maximum aperture
For optimal light gathering capacity, resulting in clear, highly detailed images.
Advanced lens coating for improved optics
Super integrated coating increases color consistency and reduces flare.
Silent wave motor ensures smooth, precise focusing
Utilizes ultrasound vibrations to focus the lens, resulting in smooth, silent and precise autofocusing.
M/A focusing mode
Allows you to switch from manual to automatic with virtually no lag time, by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.
1.5' minimum focusing distance
Accommodates 58mm filters
Accessories included
Comes with front and rear lens caps, bayonet lens hood and case.
What's Included
- Bayonet lens hood (HB-47), soft case (CL-1013)
- Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard Lens
- Owner's manual
- Snap-on front lens cap (LC-58), rear lens cap (LF-1)
Key Specs
- Maximum Focal Length50 millimeters
- Maximum Aperture1.4 f/
- Minimum Focal Length50 millimeters
- Lens Mount CompatibilityNikon DX, Nikon FX
- Lens TypeStandard Prime
General
- Product NameAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard Lens
- BrandNikon
- Model Number2180
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
- Additional Accessories IncludedBayonet lens hood (HB-47), soft case (CL-1013), Snap-on front lens cap (LC-58), rear lens cap (LF-1)
Dimension
- Product Weight0.6173 pounds
Additional Dimension
- Product Length with Lens Closed2.1 inches
- Product Diameter2.9 inches
Compatibility
- Brand CompatibilityNikon
- Camera Model FamilyNikon D300S, Nikon D3300, Nikon D3400, Nikon D500, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5300, Nikon D5500, Nikon D5600, Nikon D7100, Nikon D7200, Nikon D7500
- Lens SeriesNikon AF-S
Performance
- Filter Diameter58 millimeters
- Water ResistantNo
Feature
- Minimum Focus Distance18 inches
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Imaging
- Field Of View46 degrees
- In-Lens Image StabilizationNo
- Silent FocusYes
Exposure Control
- Minimum Aperture16 f/
Other
- Tripod/Monopod MountableYes
- UPC018208021802
Customer rating
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 247 reviews
(247 Reviews)Expert rating
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
(1 Review)Customer images
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lense!
|Posted .Today I had a photo shoot and needed a lenses that can shoot an amazing BOKEH. Richard Perez a specialist in the department of Nikon & other Great cameras. Richard was very helpful, also he helped me find the lense I was looking for which turned out to be the 1.4G nikkor lense and it took amazing pictures with fast auto focus and beautiful Bokeh perfect the for the scene I did .I recommend you go to Richard Perez he was very informative and confident to see what I needed recommend this lense if your looking for a clean Bokeh !!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for standard camera lens.
|Posted .I have used this lens in a variety of lighting conditions from bright sunlight, low light and with flash and it has produced crisp, well balanced photos.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Bright Fast Lens
|Posted .I need a 50mm lens on my full frame camera and this is just the lens I was looking for. f1.4 makes manual focus at close distances a challenge but being able to focus at infinity makes focus much better for video use. I use this for documentary films and it does great at capturing action and does even better for interviews. If you want to use this with auto focus and you camera lets you choose the focus speed, I recommend the slowest setting. This will give you smooth looking focus, very close to what you would get if doing it by hand. The out of focus areas at 1.4 look amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lens !
|Posted .Features
Ease of Use5 out of 5Just love it , easy to use , makes great pictures , with nice bokeh ...my other favorite is 35 mm 1.4f. Nikkor
Features
Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
great lens for everyday
|Posted .perfect for daily use, even when one is travelling
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Picture quality, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous bokeh at an affordable price
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Picture quality, PriceI purchased this lens as an upgrade to my 1.8G FX lens. I was looking for the professional 1.4 look and it's there. This lens is a little heavier/meatier than it's 1.8 counterpart. Picture quality is great, I'd say it tends to shoot a little more on the warmer side than the 1.8. Now, I have seen reviews online that the 1.8 is technically sharper. I haven't personally done any side-by-side comparisons, but if you're shooting at 1.4 it's going to be a little soft. If it's between this lens and the 1.8 I think it comes down to how much you want to spend. If you've got the money, go with this lens. If you're on a budget, the 1.8 is a great lens.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Low light, Picture quality, Portraits
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have for portraits
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Low light, Picture quality, PortraitsMy wife and I were expecting a newborn so I got this for her birthday. The images are stunning for portraits even in low light. This is a must have for family portraits. I am a hobby photographer and don't have a lot of time to edit so I want pictures that look great off the camera.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture quality, Portraits, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sharp and good price
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Picture quality, Portraits, PriceThis lens is fast and sharp at all focal points. Great everyday lens for Street and portrait photography
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
(1 Review)- ePHOTOzineRating, 4.5 out of 54.5January 3, 2011Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G lens reviewGary Wolstenholme investigates Nikon's latest wide aperture 50mm lens with silent focusing.Full Review
Q: QuestionThe autofocus of this lens works with d5100?
Asked by Marius.
- A:Answer Quick answer: Yes. To help you know for the future: The D5000,5100,5200, 3000, 3100, 3200, etc... lines of camera have no internal lens motors, so they will not focus the non-AF-I/AF-S lenses. (Example I have an old Nikon AF 300mm f/2.8 that I just LOVE. All of my cameras have lens motors, so it will autofocus for me. My friend that I go out with to shoot sometimes has a Nikon D3200. Just like your D5100, there is no lens motor in it, so while she CAN use it, it operates as MANUAL focus only. (She can still take gorgeous photos with it though!) So - As general rules: * ANY lens that you see that has AF-S, AF-I, (Nikon) or HSM, (Sigma) or "internal silent focusing motor " (Tokina) should work just fine autofocusing on your camera. * Lenses that are made for "DX" cameras will provide the field of view listed. (18-55mm DX lens will look like 18-55mm) Lenses made for FX or Full-Frame or "35mm FILM" cameras will have their advertised field of view multiplied by a crop-factor of 1.5. (Nikon AF-S 50mm lens will look like 75mm on your camera.) the NON-DX 35mm f/1.4 times 1.5 = 52.5mm, 200mm times 1.5 = 300mm, etc... This gets advantageous for you when you WANT to make far away things LOOK like they are closer. On my D700 & D800 (Excellent cameras!) my 600mm LOOKS like 600mm. But on my D300s or D7100 my 600mm LOOKS like what I would see with a 900mm on my D700 & D800! So for my bird photography, though I love the results I get from my full-frame cameras, unless I am reasonably sure that I am going to get close enough to all the birds I still use my D300s or D7100 so that the birds seem closer! :-)
Answered by Knorris908
Q: QuestionIs it worth it?? Why is this priced almost 3X more than the similar 1.8 version? I understand it’s a faster, sharper and better low light lens but is there really a noticeable difference making it worth the extra investment? I shoot with a D750.
Asked by Chase.
- A:Answer Yes, there are noticeable differences between this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard lens and the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard lens. One difference is that the AF-S 50mm f/1.4 lens has a 9-blade diaphragm while the 50mm f/1.8 lens has a 7-blade diaphragm. This difference allows the AF-S 50mm f/1.4 lens to be remarkably fast and provide an incredibly smooth background blur. Additionally, the AF-S 50mm f/1.4 lens also has one more element and an extra lens group than the AF-S 50mm f/1.8 lens to provide astounding depth of field and amazing low light performance.
Answered by NikonStaff
Q: QuestionWill this lens work on a d750?
Asked by jhtphotography.
- A:Answer The Nikon D750 DSLR camera has a built-in focus motor. This allows it to work with both AF and AF-S lenses. It is compatible with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard lens as well as many other Nikon lenses. The Nikon AF-S 50mm lens is perfect for portraits and delivers superior color, sharpness and high contrast, even in low light situations.
Answered by NikonStaff
Q: Questioni have a nikon d810 is this a full frame lense
Asked by scout.
- A:Answer Yes it is. Go to the Nikon website. If you select FX as a filter, it is one of the options for your FX body. From their site, "The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G offers a classic, “normal” (50mm) angle of view when used on an FX-format DSLR or 35mm film camera. When used on a DX-format camera, however, it becomes an ideal portrait lens, approximating the moderate telephoto perspective of a 75mm lens on an FX-format DSLR or 35mm film camera. Close focusing to 1.5 ft extends versatility."
Answered by Q5Q5
Q: QuestionHas anyone noticited the lens making a knocking noise when it is focusing?
Asked by LXR83.
- A:Answer Verify that you are getting sharp results that are consistent with this lens. Since it is an extremely sharp lens, if you are hearing the knocking noise and aren't getting optimal results, you may want to consider contacting Nikon to verify that there is not any issue. You can find their contact info at NikonUSA.com.
Answered by NikonStaff
Q: QuestionI have a D5600, will the 50mm f/1.4 function as an automatic lens on this camera or not? Thank you!
Asked by Jenny.
- A:Answer Yes, the Nikon D5600 is fully compatible and will autofocus with AF-S type G lenses. For more lens compatibility information, please contact Nikon Support.
Answered by NikonStaff
Q: QuestionHi. I have a camera D 7500, i would like, if those lent is for my camera?? Thanks Simon
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer It will work for your DX camera. But be aware of what you want to use it for. On your crop camera it's effective focal length is 75mm. This is a great portrait lens or for narrower landscapes.
Answered by Cyberkinesis
Q: QuestionWill this work well with a Nikon D3400 that’s not a full frame camera? I need it for low light.
Asked by Savannah.
- A:Answer in fact it will, I have the D3300 and all the Nikon cameras have a 52mm diameter lens
Answered by nobody