Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 2003-11-07
MSRP Price: $155.72
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: This compact and fast, f/1.8 lens is versatile and perfect for travel and portrait pictures as well as general photography.
Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.15x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 31°30' |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 46° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 6 |
| Lens Groups | 5 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.5 ft. (0.45m) |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | (Approx.) 2.5x1.5 in. (Diameter x Length), 63.5x39mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | (Approx.) 5.5 oz. (155g) |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | 52mm lens cap, Rear lens cap |
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A trully fabulous lens. Absolutely, you will not need in your whole life, such a sharpness..! Simply…¡fantastic..!
A Review for Dx Users by a Dx User:
A Dxian, short on budget, having just grown taller with a dslr, especially with a Christmas or holiday-trip round the corner, needs a LENS and This One, this is the one expert reviewers and professional around the net-n-the world themselves USE. So for us, at the price point ,its a STEAL. The Manual focus is one of greatest Tutors in the art of Photography, The Experts, dealing in the very best of great glasses and great tools, are constrained to notice the plasticity, the viginetty, the DOFity,, the edges-corners-tack-sharpness, the closest alternative,though pricey sort of thing, make no mistake , THIS IS A DREAM lens. Who cares if is dismantles ( some biggies fear) in three years ? Having bought this and worked with MF for sometime, lets review all reviews later and keep ours fingers ( not crossed ) on the DSLR. happy photography .
The nifty 50mm is a great tool to have in your bag. The f stop of 1.8 is really useful for night photography. Great lens at a great price! Here are sample images onfotolife.com
I know that wedding photographers will criticise me for doing this.And whilst not being the ideal wedding lens, I have shot entire weddings with a nikkor 50mm 1.8D lens on a Nikon D610 with amaing results. I zoomed with my legs. I have also done portraits and landscapes with this lens. This is an outstanding lens considering its value. I will give the lens a 4 and a half out of 5.