Name: Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 36799
Rating: 4.3 (40 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.8 / 5

smooth and quiet auto-focus
build quality is acceptably good
compact

a little too long for other types of photography
Nikon 50mm
the older 50mm

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G - Pros & Cons

smooth and quiet auto-focus
build quality is acceptably good
compact
light-weight
fast and most of all affordable
The rubberized focus ring is slightly damped and operates reasonably smooth
bokeh of this lens is absolutely beautiful
Build quality is generally good
Distortion is nicely controlled on the 50mm /1
Image contrast and color is very good wide open
decently fast and more accurate
The lens hood is simple and good
It feels pleasantly light and compact on a full frame camera
results are excellent
Fully stopped-down performance is good
Sharpness has been improved
Distortion is better controlled in the /1
Very
very good value for money

a little too long for other types of photography
Nikon 50mm
the older 50mm
lenses without gold rings are not designed to withstand tough weather
these lenses are not weather sealed
standard Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm
AF-S Nikkor 50mm
G-type lens and thus does not offer an aperture ring
the lens has become quite a bit larger
the Nikon 50mm
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm
have a screw-drive focus system
No vibration reduction or aperture ring
they are not compatible with manual-focus cameras
little with flare or ghosting at an open light source
The previous model did not have a built-in AF motor
hunting in low light is rarely observed
scrimp on build quality
the 50mm
an AF screw driving the lens focus mechanism
Curvilinear distortion may be slightly worse than with the previous design
there's no way to set the aperture
not completely circular and some coloured fringing could be seen along their edges
indicates this lens has no aperture ring
the lens has only two moving parts
8G AF-S is comparatively sluggish
Built-in stabilisation is not provided
no infrared index)
The filter ring of the lens does not rotate while focusing
Distortion is slightly worse in the /1
8G AF-S is not rated as a macro lens
distortion increases slightly in comparison the previous model
vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens Review

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Nikon F

Aperture max	1.8
Aperture min	16
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Fixed
Elements	7
Groups	6
Special elements / coatings	1 Aspherical element

Weight	6.53 oz
Diameter	2.84 in
Length	2.09 in
Filter size	2.28 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 50
Maximum magnification	0.15 x
Image stabilisation	no

Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.45
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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