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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

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Pros

  • vibrant but realistic colors and a good level of overall detail
  • excellent dynamic range and brilliant noise control
  • great dynamic range and noise control

Cons

  • 2-inch touchscreen is only a tilting affair
  • no touchscreen may also displease those used to jabbing away at their phones and tablets
  • lack of built-in sensor cleaning is a shame

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 8
  • Internal, Unit
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 50 mm
  • no
  • Normal

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Pros

  • vibrant but realistic colors and a good level of overall detail
  • excellent dynamic range and brilliant noise control
  • great dynamic range and noise control
  • while the large and bright electronic viewfinder is
  • fantastic handling
  • a compact build and plenty of features
  • delivers very pleasing image quality from a refreshingly small and easily manageable build
  • performance is extremely consistent
  • improves accuracy and consistency
  • Sharpness and contrast are excellent across the frame
  • fast and quiet autofocusing

Cons

  • 2-inch touchscreen is only a tilting affair
  • no touchscreen may also displease those used to jabbing away at their phones and tablets
  • lack of built-in sensor cleaning is a shame
  • functionality and slow live view autofocus
  • magnesium body is heavy in the hand
  • Nikon AF-S 50mm
  • these lenses are not weather sealed
  • weak lens with an outdated design
  • Nikon 50mm
  • lenses without gold rings are not designed to withstand tough weather
  • a little too long for other types of photography

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mountNikon F
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Aperture
Aperture max1.4
Aperture min16
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements8
Groups7
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Dimensions
Weight10.23 oz
Diameter2.91 in
Length2.13 in
Filter size2.28 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 50
Maximum magnification0.15 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus method
  • Internal
  • Unit
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.45
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Nikon - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4 G - Review / Test Report
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G review
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TechRadar
Published: 14.08.2009
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G review
4.5

This 50mm prime lens is a great choice for Nikon users

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G ED review
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Published: 03.05.2022
Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G ED review
4.0

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G is a lightweight and affordable standard prime

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Nikon 50mm f1.4G review | Cameralabs
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Published: 24.02.2014
Nikon 50mm f1.4G review | Cameralabs
4.0
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Nikon 50mm f/1.4G Review - Photography Life
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Review of the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G lens

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4G review
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Published: 19.06.2009
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4G review
4.5

The AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4 G is Nikon's latest take on the classic 'standard lens' concept, and was introduced in September 2008. It's a replacement for the older AF-Nikkor 50mm F1.4D which we reviewed last year, with revised optics to better meet the demands of modern high-resolution full frame sensors. The optical formula is an updated version of the classic 'double Gauss' design, with an additional element placed towards the rear to give an 8 element, 7 group configuration. According to Nikon, this improves correction of off-axis aberrations, which promises better performance towards the edges of the frame particularly when using large apertures.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G A Review of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens
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Published: 04.09.2020
A Review of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens

A wide-aperture 50mm lens is one of the most versatile prime lenses almost any photographer can use. If you are a Nikon shooter looking for such a lens for your work, check out this great review of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G lens. Coming to you from Christopher Frost Photography, this excellent video review takes a look at the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G lens. A 50mm f/1.4 lens has a wide range of applications ranging from anything like portrait work (including shallow depth of field) to low-light events coverage.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G Review
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Published: 04.03.2013
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G Review
4.5

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G is a fast-aperture standard-angle lens for Nikon D-SLRs. It's tack sharp, even at f/1.4, and earns our Editors' Choice award.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Review
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Published: 22.09.2008
Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Review

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