Affordable, fast f/1.8 prime lens with manual aperture control.
Offering natural image rendering and exceptional sharpness, the AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D is a versatile, affordable prime lens. Extremely compact and lightweight—it weighs approximately 5.5 oz (155 g)— making it a convenient carry-around lens for nearly any shooting opportunity. Its aperture control ring enables smooth manual adjustments during Live View shooting, making it a great video partner, too.
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Super Integrated Coating
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Tech Specs
Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8Format
FX/35mm
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
2.5 in.63.5 mmx1.5 in.39 mm
Approx. Weight
5.5 oz.155 g
- Mount TypeNikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length50mm
- Maximum Aperturef/1.8
- Minimum Aperturef/22
- FormatFX/35mm
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)31°30'
- Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)46°
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.15xx
- Lens Constructions Elements6
- Lens Construction Groups5
- Compatible Format(s)FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
- Diaphragm Blades7
- Distance InformationYes
- Super Integrated CoatingYes
- AutofocusYes
- Minimum Focus Distance1.5 ft.(0.45m)
- Focus ModeAuto, Manual
- G-typeYes
- Filter Size52mm
- Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)2.5 in.63.5 mmx1.5 in.39 mm
- Approx. Weight5.5 oz.155 g
- Lens TypePrime
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