Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G Lens
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G The Essential, Ultra-Fast Prime for Nikon DSLRs If you shoot on a Nikon DSLR and want that quintessential "fast fifty" in your camera bag, the Nikon...
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
The Essential, Ultra-Fast Prime for Nikon DSLRs
If you shoot on a Nikon DSLR and want that quintessential "fast fifty" in your camera bag, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G is a legendary piece of glass.
Designed for full-frame (FX) Nikon DSLRs like the D850 or D780, it provides a highly versatile, natural angle of view that closely mimics the human eye. However, when mounted on an APS-C (DX) format camera like the D7500 or D5600, it undergoes a 1.5x crop factor, transforming into a 75mm equivalent short-telephoto lens—a focal length absolutely perfect for flattering portraits. By pairing this versatility with a massive f/1.4 maximum aperture, Nikon created a low-light powerhouse that delivers incredibly smooth, professional-grade background blur.
Why You'll Love This Lens
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The Ultimate Bokeh Machine: The f/1.4 aperture combined with a specialized rounded 9-blade diaphragm creates remarkably smooth and natural background blur (bokeh). This allows you to effortlessly isolate your subject, making them pop out of the frame for dramatic, professional-looking portraits.
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Incredible Low-Light Power: When shooting indoors, at concerts, or after the sun goes down, the f/1.4 aperture is a total game-changer. It lets in dramatically more light than a standard f/2.8 zoom or f/3.5 kit lens, meaning you can keep your ISO settings comfortably low for clean, noise-free images without ever needing to pop up a harsh camera flash.
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Fast, Quiet Autofocus: The "AF-S" designation means this lens features Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This ensures the lens focuses quickly, quietly, and accurately. Crucially for entry-level DSLR owners, it means the lens will fully autofocus on camera bodies (like the D3000 and D5000 series) that lack a built-in focus motor.
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Featherweight & Unobtrusive: Despite its massive light-gathering power, this lens is remarkably compact. Weighing just 280g (9.9 oz) and measuring barely over two inches long, it balances beautifully on any Nikon body, making it an ideal companion for all-day travel, street photography, and casual walkarounds.
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Tack-Sharp Optics: Featuring an updated optical design (8 elements in 7 groups) with Nikon's Super Integrated Coating, this lens delivers outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness, high contrast, and excellent color reproduction while significantly reducing flare and ghosting.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Mount | Nikon F-Bayonet (FX / Full-Frame) |
| Focal Length | 50mm (75mm equivalent on DX cameras) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 45 cm / 1.5 feet |
| Autofocus Motor | Silent Wave Motor (SWM / AF-S) |
| Filter Thread | 58mm |
| Dimensions | 73.5mm x 54.2mm / 2.9 x 2.1 inches |
| Weight | 280g / 9.9 oz |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
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