Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8 Review (FX)

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) is the standard kit lens for the retro Nikon Df DSLR camera. Read our expert Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G review to find out if it's the Df's perfect partner...

The AF-S 50mm f/1.8G from Nikon is a standard prime lens in the full-frame FX format, or a fast portrait optic when mounted on a DX body. The 50mm f/1.8 features seven optical elements in six groups with one aspherical lens element, a Silent Wave Motor which provides smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override, and a weather-sealed lens mount. Retailing for £185 / $220, read our expert Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G review to find out if it's an essential purchase for the Nikon DSLR owner.

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Review of the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G prime lens

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G isn't the sharpest 50mm lens that we've tested, but it still offers excellent image quality at a modest price.

For the replacement of its famous entry-level 50mm lens, Nikon added an AF-S motor to it. But, let's see how it compares  in terms of image quality, with its predecessor and competitors.

An affordable, moderately fast standard prime lens for Nikon's FX and DX cameras, which is also usable on Nikon 1 bodies via an adaptor.

After more than 30 years, Nikon has changed the optical design of its 50mm f/1.8 lens. But how does the new model compare to its predecessors? Richard Sibley investigates

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