Name: Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 507
Rating: 4.0 (43 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

The AF speed is very decent on the D200
The small rubberized focus ring operates very smooth
build quality of the lens is very good and in line with most moderately priced

little when focusing towards closer focus distances
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
The front lens does not rotate during focusing

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 7
Focus method: Unit
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 50 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D - Pros & Cons

The AF speed is very decent on the D200
The small rubberized focus ring operates very smooth
build quality of the lens is very good and in line with most moderately priced
It is also great for low light shots of events
Distortion-free images with superb resolution and color rendition
Sharp and fast
it is fast and build quality is good
Optical quality is significantly better than even the best zooms
Lightweight
sharp
unobtrusive
excellent in low light
Small in size and fits in nicely in any bag
keeps the weight down and fits and balances perfectly on any camera
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
superb resolution and colour accuracy
solid and well-built
focal length also very pleasant on DX cameras
classic is still here and still delivers the goods
The bokeh on this lens is very nice
Produces excellent sharpness at f2 and above with f1

little when focusing towards closer focus distances
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is no problem
The front lens does not rotate during focusing
Flare is really hard to accept in this lens
Attached filters will not rotate during focusing
build a 1. 4 lens nears an optical nightmare
image sharpness is slightly uneven across the frame
the lens shows much more light falloff at larger apertures
it does not have enough buttons and length to impress the neighbours
this lens is sharp when stopped down
the price to be a problem
the lens does not have a built-in autofocus motor
Wanderer Optical
once-standard 52mm filter thread
there is no such switch on the lens itself
The focusing ring is rotated during auto focusing
The lens is quite noisy during auto focusing
The lens doesn't have a focus mode switch
Nikon does not produce anything for SLR cameras

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Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Nikon F

Aperture max	1.4
Aperture min	16
Aperture ring	yes
Number of diaphragm blades	6

Construction	Fixed
Elements	7
Groups	6

Weight	8.11 oz
Diameter	2.56 in
Length	1.69 in
Filter size	2.05 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 50
Angle of View	31 - 30
Angle of View 35mm Equivalent	< 46
Maximum magnification	0.15 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Unit
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Screw drive from camera
Closest focusing distance	0.45
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Glass Metal
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D Nikon - Editorial Reviews (6)

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Nikon AF-Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4D review

4.4

The AF-Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4D is Nikon's current version of their fast 'standard' prime lens, and while this specific model was introduced in 1995, the basic optical design dates back to the manual focus 50mm 1:1.4 AI of 1977. It features a traditional layout of 7 elements in 6 groups utilizing spherical surfaces only, which Nikon claims will deliver distortion-free images with superb resolution and colour accuracy, plus high contrast even at maximum aperture. The 50mm focal length classes it as a 'standard' lens on the FX format, with none of the 'perspective distortion' characteristic of wideangle or telephoto lenses, whilst on the vastly more popular and widespread DX format it behaves like a short telephoto, ideal for portraiture.