Product Summary
- Model name: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens
- Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual
- Format : Full Frame / APS-C / Crop Sensor
- Mounts: Nikon F
- Color: Black
- Purchase options: Amazon | Adorama | B&H
Features
A FX format 50mm prime lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G is a great lens to have at a price of only $220. Nikon’ SWM (Silent Wave Motor) technology makes the lens very quiet when auto-focusing. M/A technology enable manual overriding of the AF feature just by turning the focusing ring even when the lens is trying to auto-focus. AS or Aspherical elements in the lens along with the Super Integrated Coating (SIC) technology ensures that the lens has reduced flares, ghosts and higher color saturation.
An f/1.8 wide aperture makes the lens extremely fast and ideal for shooting in low light conditions, indoors, weddings etc. Additionally a wide aperture helps in the creation of soft blurred background around the subject. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 1.48’ or (0.45 meters).
The lens has a maximum viewing angle of 31°30′ on a DX format lens and a maximum viewing angle of 47° on a FX format. There are a total of 7 lens elements arranged in 6 groups. The lens diaphragm is made of 7 blades.
The filter size specification of the lens is 58mm. the dimensions of the lens are 2.8×2.1” (diameter x length). The overall weight of the lens is 185 grams.
Depending upon the country where you live, the lens ships with a 58mm front end lens cap the LC-58, the LF-4 rear end lens cap and the HB-47 which is a hood for the lens. An additional CL-1013 lens pouch is also provided for carrying the lens. Available at Amazon | Adorama | B&H
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NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Specifications
| Mount Type | Nikon F-Bayonet |
| F stop range | 1.8 – 16 |
| Format | FX/35mm |
| Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) | FX Format 47° / DX Format 31° |
| Compatible Format(s) | FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.15x |
| Construction | 6 Groups / 7 Elements |
| Compatible Format(s) | FX – DX – FX in DX Crop Mode |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Aspherical Lens Element | 1 Element |
| Super Integrated Coating | Yes |
| AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) | Yes |
| Focus Mode | Auto Manual Manual/Auto |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 1.48 ft./ 0.45 m |
| G-type | Yes |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Dimensions Diameter x Length) | (Approx.) 2.8x 2.1 in. / 72.1 x 52.4 mm |
| Weight | (Approx.) 6.6 oz / 185g |
Purchase options
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G available at Amazon | Adorama | B&H