About the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G

Product highlights:
- AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G standard lens
- compatible with Nikon digital and select autofocus film SLR cameras
- effective focal length:
- 50mm with full-frame (FX) sensor digital or 35mm film cameras
- 75mm with Nikon DX sensor cameras
- built-in Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocusing
- ideal for portraiture, low-light, and everyday shooting
- aspherical lens element virtually eliminates coma and other aberrations even when shooting at the widest aperture setting
- Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency for superior color consistency and reduced flare
- full-time manual focus capability allows instant autofocus override with a twist of the focus ring
- minimum focus distance: 18 in.
- minimum aperture: f/16
- lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
- diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded)
- filter/attachment size: 58mm
- lens is 2-7/8" in diameter, 2-7/16" long
- weight: 6.6 oz.
- warranty: 1 year
Supplied Accessories:
- lens hood
- front and rear lens caps
- soft storage pouch
- MFR # 2199
- Item # 05450F18G
- California customers: Please click here for your Proposition 65 WARNING.
What's in the box:
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G owner's manual
If you need assistance accessing this owner's manual, please give us a call.- AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens
- LC-58 Front lens cap (installed)
- LF-4 Rear lens cap (installed)
- HB-47 Lens hood
- CL-1013 Flexible lens pouch
- User's Manual (Eng/Fren/Span/ + 16 other languages)
- Warranty card
More details on the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G

Features & specs
General | ||
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Mount Type | Nikon F-mount | |
Sensor Size | Full frame | |
Image Stabilization | No | |
Lens Type | Standard | |
Focal Length | 50mm | |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | |
Weight | 6.6 ounces | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
Product Research
Features
Overview: The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens is a fixed focal length lens with a natural wide angle view, and a fast f/1.8 aperture. It has been optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format D-SLRs. When mounted on a DX-format camera, the angle of view is reduced and equivalent to the focal length of approximately 75mm. (see Specifications below). The lens is suitable for everyday shooting of landscapes, night scenes, interiors, weddings, photojournalism, and astro-photography.
Super Integrated Coating: Nikon's Super Integrated Coating enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced lens flare.
Aspherical Lens Element: The lens has one aspherical lens element, which virtually eliminates coma and other aberrations, even at wide apertures.
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): The exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate, and quiet auto focus.
Focus Mode Switch: The Focus Mode switch on the barrel of the lens lets you easily switch between manual focus and auto focus. If you want to enable auto focusing, the camera must be set to Auto Focus, and the switch on the lens needs to be set to "M/A". With most Nikon D-SLRs, the lens gives you a manual override option, allowing you to rotate the separate focus ring while pressing the shutter release halfway.
Diaphragm: The lens is equipped with a rounded 7-blade diaphragm.
Lens Hood: The lens comes with the HB-59 bayonet-type lens hood. The hood adds approximately 1-3/16" to the overall length of the lens. You can invert the hood and snap it onto the lens for storage, if desired.
Specifications:
- Type of Lens: Type G AF-S Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU
- Type of Mount: Nikon F-bayonet type
- Filter Diameter: 58mm
- Focal Length: 50mm (FX-format); 75mm (DX-format)
- Closest Focus Distance: 1.48' (0.45m)
- Focusing Method: AutoFocus using a Silent Wave Motor, manually by a separate focus ring
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
- Lens Construction: 7 elements in 6 groups with 1 aspherical lens element
- Angle of View:
- FX/35mm Format: 47°
- DX Format: 31° 30'
- IX240 System: 38°
- Dimensions: Diameter=2.833", Length=2.389" (3" w/caps)
- Weight: approximately 6.6 ounces
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G replaces these items:
- 35mm equivalent focal length: 75mm
- compact, lightweight design
- compatible with Nikon SLR and film cameras
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Very nice, sharp and quickly-focusing lens. It's nice to use a fixed focal length lens and to concern yourself with composition and lighting and not having to worry about zooming in and out.
Marvin from Yorktown Hts, NY