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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Super Integrated Coating
An essential lens if ever there was one, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G from Nikon is the classic normal-length prime featuring a bright maximum aperture and lightweight design. Corresponding to the natural field of view, the 50mm focal length is well-suited for a wide variety of subjects, including everything from landscape to portraiture. The f/1.8 design suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also enables controlling the focus position for using shallow depth of field techniques. One aspherical element is featured in the optical design to minimize spherical aberrations and distortion for high sharpness and accurate rendering. A Super Integrated Coating also suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy. Additionally, the Silent Wave Motor affords fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Overview

An essential lens if ever there was one, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G from Nikon is the classic normal-length prime featuring a bright maximum aperture and lightweight design. Corresponding to the natural field of view, the 50mm focal length is well-suited for a wide variety of subjects, including everything from landscape to portraiture. The f/1.8 design suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also enables controlling the focus position for using shallow depth of field techniques. One aspherical element is featured in the optical design to minimize spherical aberrations and distortion for high sharpness and accurate rendering. A Super Integrated Coating also suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color accuracy. Additionally, the Silent Wave Motor affords fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.

Normal-length prime is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 75mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture contributes to both low-light performance as well as offers greater control over depth of field.
One aspherical element is used to greatly reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to achieve high sharpness, clarity, and accurate rendering.
Super Integrated Coating has been applied to lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting.
Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
UPC: 018208021994

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Specs

Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/1.8
Minimum: f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
47°
Minimum Focus Distance
1.48' / 45 cm
Magnification
1:6.67 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.15x Magnification
Optical Design
7 Elements in 6 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
58 mm (Front)
Dimensions
ø: 2.84 x L: 2.06" / ø: 72.1 x L: 52.4 mm
Weight
6.53 oz / 185 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.02 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.3 x 5.1 x 5"

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Reviews

Takes me back to the good ole days...

By William
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-13

Feeling a bit nostalgic so I had to get myself a "nifty fifty" that common as could be years ago. Looking forward to using one again.

My Only Source

By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-11-09

Again, excellent service and competitive prices.

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