Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
Compact, fast prime for stunning portrait photography
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Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Manual focus override |
| 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 gasket at mount only |
How-to Use Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
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Learn & Master Photography with Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
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Technical Specification
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Construction | 7 elements in 6 groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 (rounded) |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.45m |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
| Filter Thread | 58mm |
| Focus Motor | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) |
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | FX / DX |
| Weight | 185g |
| Dimensions | 72 x 52.5 mm |
