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Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Lens

BH #NI5012 • MFR #1435
Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Lens
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
  • Manual Focus Design
  • 9-Blade Diaphragm
Distinguished by its speed, the NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 from Nikon is a manual focus prime featuring a versatile normal focal length. Well-suited to portraiture, among other subjects, the impressive f/1.2 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field for using selective focus. The manual focus design offers precise control for working with subjects as close as 1.7' away and engraved depth of field and focus scaled benefit working with pre-focus and zone focusing techniques. Additionally, a nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
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Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Overview

Distinguished by its speed, the NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 from Nikon is a manual focus prime featuring a versatile normal focal length. Well-suited to portraiture, among other subjects, the impressive f/1.2 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field for using selective focus. The manual focus design offers precise control for working with subjects as close as 1.7' away and engraved depth of field and focus scaled benefit working with pre-focus and zone focusing techniques. Additionally, a nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Prime normal-length lens is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, however is also suitable for DX models where it provides a 75mm equivalent focal length.
Exceptionally fast f/1.2 maximum aperture enables isolating subjects using shallow depth of field and also suits working in difficult lighting conditions.
Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 1.7' away.
Nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

Nikon NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2Specs

Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.2
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
46°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.64' / 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.13x
Optical Design
7 Elements in 6 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.7 x 1.9" / 68.6 x 48.3 mm
Weight
12.66 oz / 359 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.975 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.3 x 4.1 x 3.5"

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