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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Lens

Standard lens for Nikon SLR and film cameras

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The Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8D lens is a great choice for portraits and everyday photography. Its large maximum aperture of f/1.8 gathers lots of light so you can use faster shutter speeds to "freeze" moving subjects. This lens is also ideal for taking great-looking photos indoors without a flash. And its compact, lightweight design won't weigh down your camera bag as you carry it around town.

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Highlights:

  • 50mm f/1.8 standard lens
  • compatible with all Nikon digital and film SLR cameras
  • effective focal length:
    • 50mm with full-frame digital or 35mm film cameras
    • 75mm with APS-C sensor cameras
  • ideal for portraiture and everyday use
  • minimum focus distance: 18 in.
  • minimum aperture: f/22
  • lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
  • multi-coating reduces flare and ghosting
  • attachment/filter size: 52mm
  • lens is 2-1/2" in diameter, 1-1/2" long
  • weight: 5.5 oz.
  • warranty: 5 years with Nikon registration
  • Our 60-day money-back guarantee
Supplied Accessories:
  • front and rear lens caps
 

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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
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Nikon
Image Stabilization
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No
Focal Length
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50mm
Maximum Aperture
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f/1.8
Weight
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5.5 ounces
Parts Warranty
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5 Years w/registration
Labor Warranty
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5 Years w/registration

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  • 50mm f1.8D AF Nikkor lens
  • LC-52 Front lens cap (installed)
  • Plastic rear lens cap (installed)
  • Instruction Manual (English/ French/ Spanish/ + 5 other languages)
  • Warranty form
  • Nikon Extended Warranty offer

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Features

Overview: This item is an AF Nikkor 50mm, f/1.8D lens, a compact, lightweight high-speed normal lens. Autofocus operation is possible with Nikon autofocus cameras (except the F3AF). Manual focus is possible with all Nikon SLRs. Subject distance information is transmitted from the lens to the camera body, providing 3D Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash with appropriate Nikon cameras and Speedlights. If your camera has a depth-of-field preview (stop-down) function, depth of field can be observed while looking through the camera viewfinder. All Nikon cameras with a built-in flash are usable with no vignetting.

Specifications:

  • Lens Type: D-type AF Nikkor lens having built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount
  • Focal Length: 50mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
  • Minimum Aperture: f/22
  • Picture Angle:
    • 46° [31°30' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]
    • 38° with IX240 system cameras
  • Distance Information: Output to camera body
  • Shooting Distance Scale: Graduated in meters and feet from 0.45m (1.75 ft) to infinity
  • Closest Focus Distance: 0.45m (1.5 feet)
  • Aperture Scale: f/1.8 to f/22 on both standard and aperture-direct-readout scales
  • Type of Mount: Nikon F-bayonet type
  • Filter Diameter: 52mm
  • Lens Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
  • Physical Dimensions:
    • Diameter: 2.448"
    • Length: 1.875"
    • With Lens Caps: 2.484"
  • Weight: approximately 5.5 ounces

Warranty Terms: Nikon offers a 1-year parts and labor warranty on this lens. An additional 4-year Extended Service Coverage is available at no charge if you register the product with Nikon within 10 days of purchase.

 

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