Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Classic prime lens for beautiful bokeh portraits

Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 17
Durability 15
Price 16
Usability 16
Brand Nikon
Model 2180

Key Features

OPTICAL 8 elements in 7 groups with one aspherical element
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet AF
FOCUSING Internal focus (IF) design with manual override
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating to reduce flare
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame FX format and DX format compatible
MINIMUM FOCUS 0.45m (1.5 ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER SIZE 58mm front filter thread
MOUNT Nikon F-mount
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Rubber gasket mount seal
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override available
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present M/A and M modes
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Rubber mount gasket only

How-to Use Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 50mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 8 elements in 7 groups
Angle of View 47 degrees (FX)
Minimum Focus 0.45m
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 58mm
Dimensions 73.5 x 54 mm
Weight 280g