Description
Fast, upgraded f/1.8, compact FX format prime lens. The picture angle with 35 millimeter (135) format is 47 degree and the maximum reproduction ratio is 0.15X
Focal length 50 millimeter, minimum focus distance 1.48 feet (0.45 meter)
Newly developed optical system with aspherical lens element, exclusive Nikon silent wave motor (SWM)
M/a focus mode switch, filter thread 58 millimeter, autofocus: Yes. Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera lens mounting flange): Approximately 2.83 inches diameter x 2.01 inches
Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on both fx and dx format d SLRS
Lens not zoomable
Outdoor family –
I’ve had this lens now for over a year and a half so this review is based on significant everyday use. The lens is excellent in every way. It’s not a light lens but that is what a lens like this should feel like. The overall construction is really good quality with both metal and plastic. It is weather sealed so can be used in light rain. It comes with a lens hood and bag to store when not in use. The quality of the pictures when used with a D800 has been unbelievable. I am an old school photographer and still have my FM2 and the original Nikkors made of steel and proper glass. Though not comparable to these, this lens is worth every penny and it does cost a lot of pennies! The colours and contrast are spot on and any minor aberrations can be corrected quite easily in Lightroom. I use this all the time and it focuses quickly and quietly without any problems. Really tough construction and has taken a few knocks but still looks new. Use a good quality 77mm UV filter though to protect from dust and scrapes. Pictures viewed on a large 40″ HDTV are flawless. You cannot appreciate the quality and depth until you see pictures at this size. The combination is the lens and the D800 is fantastic. Really pleased after a year and a half of use. 19 people found this helpful
PROUVEZ une appareil que je conseil a toute les personnes ,il est facile de lutiliser –
August 2012 Style Name: Single Optics are OK, build quality is on the poor side, AF is good. This lens is not a patch on my old 50mm F1.2 but sadly is is not AF. If you have the 24 – 70mm Nikon F2.8 i would not bother with this lens 4 people found this helpful
Jacqueline Vidi (verified owner) –
A fantastic lens. I think of using a 50mm lens as a bit old school. It makes you rethink things a little after being so used to using a zoom. It slows you down forcing you to think a little more about your composition, and you will curse yourself sometimes for not having a zoom with you. Technically the lens seems fabulous, bright and sharp and obviously fast as you would expect. My only complaint really is the focusing distance. All too often I just can get in as close as I would like. F1.4 does give you a few more create options that zooms don’t give you. But to me its a training add. It helps me break some bad habits. It helps prevent me getting into a rut, and forces me to look at my surroundings in a different way and take more creative shots. 9 people found this helpful
Akhtar Ayub –
I had read lots of reviews about this compared to the 1.8 lens and the market competitor the Sigma 50mm 1.4 ART. Sadly this lens comes third. The 1.8 is much sharper when shot wide open. I had to stop this down to 3.2 to get it sharp – so was useless to me shot anything above that, which for me, defeats the point of a 1.4 for low light. The Sigma is my champion. It is much heavier – over double weight and pricer but it can be shot wide open at 1.4 and its pin sharp. This for me is what need a 1.4 to achieve. If budget is important – get the 1.8 If you really want a 1.4 for shooting wide open, get the Sigma. If the lens is for daily shots, bumbling about and not for use wide open then this lens is just fine. Same great build quality you expect from Nikon – it’s a lovely lens, it really is but for wide open pin sharp images, its not the best. 7 people found this helpful
Ms Amy Leader (verified owner) –
February 2025 Style Name: Single Works great and in good condition as described, great value for money . Many thanks
Christian (verified owner) –
I don’t write many reviews but every now and then I come across a product that is so deserving of a good review it would just be wrong not to. When I was thinking of purchasing a prime lens I was a bit dubious. I was only used to zoom lenses that enabled me to stand still and either zoom in or out. The concept of actually moving nearer or further away form the subject was a bit alien to me. However, having taken the plunge and buying this lens over a year ago, I have no regrets. I use this lens far more than any of my other lenses. The ability to shoot great shots in low light conditions it fantastic. The colour and sharpness are just perfect. The bokeh when shooting at 1.4 is always gorgeous. Most of my best shots ware taken with this lens. I would feel lost without it! 4 people found this helpful
Valerie Jones (verified owner) –
A good seller who replies within 1 day. Phones are in quite good condition. Packaging can be improved. Price is very decent. The devices should be cleaned better before they get dispatched to the customers. I got 1 x iphone 13 pro max 256gb “excellent” condition which was excellent indeed. 94% battery but I had to spend some time cleaning the edges and cameras of the phone from dirt. I also ordered 1 x iphone 13 pro 256gb accidentally “excellent condition”. This was not a real excellent since it came with lots of scratches on the screen. the battery life was 99% though. Overall, I recommend the seller since you’re backed up by Gadget Tree. He communicates well and he listens to his customers 10 people found this helpful
tracey puddefoot (verified owner) –
I am not a professional photographer, just an average Joe, who likes taking photographs .I have a couple of other Nikon zoom lens’s and thought I would take the plunge and get a prime lens. Having had it for a few days now I can say that I am very impressed, especially it’s low light capability . The detail it captures is pretty impressive to .Currently it’s attached to my soon to be replaced d60 with a d7000 nikon , so I am expecting greater things from the new camera. Build quality seems fine. If your not sure of the lens’s magnification with it being a 50mm, then basically it takes what the eye sees without size reduction or magnification. The nikon d7000 has a built in lens motor as does this lens so I think I could of gone for the non g type and saved a few pounds, but I guess the d60 can act as a backup. Very happy with lens:-) 4 people found this helpful