Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens
The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G is a high-performance standard prime lens that combines a natural perspective with an ultra-bright aperture. As one of the most versatile lenses in the NIKKOR lineup, it is an essential tool for portraiture, street photography, and low-light environmental shooting, delivering the exceptional sharpness and “shallow-depth” look that professional creators demand.

Exceptional Low-Light & Depth Control
Ultra-Fast f/1.4 Aperture: The wide f/1.4 maximum aperture provides superior light-gathering capabilities, making it ideal for shooting in dim environments without a tripod. It also offers extensive control over depth of field, allowing you to isolate subjects against a beautifully blurred background.

Artistic Bokeh: Featuring a rounded nine-blade diaphragm, this lens produces a smooth, natural-looking background blur. This “bokeh” quality is perfect for portraits, ensuring that out-of-focus highlights remain circular and soft.

Super Integrated Coating (SIC): Nikon’s specialized lens coating minimizes surface and internal reflections. This significantly reduces lens flare and ghosting, maintaining high contrast and accurate color even when shooting toward a light source.

Precision Focus & Handling
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): The integrated SWM provides fast, nearly silent, and highly accurate autofocus. It is particularly effective for capturing candid moments or video without distracting mechanical noise.

Full-Time Manual Override: Refine your focus instantly. By simply turning the focus ring, you can switch to manual control at any time—even while the AF system is engaged.

FX and DX Compatibility: While optimized for full-frame (FX) Nikon DSLRs, this lens is also a favorite for DX-format shooters, where it provides a 75mm equivalent focal length—the perfect short-telephoto reach for portraits.

Versatility & Included Accessories
Ideal Standard Prime: The 50mm focal length mimics the human eye’s perspective on a full-frame camera, making it a reliable “walkaround” lens for almost any subject matter.

Included Accessory: This unit comes complete with the dedicated lens hood, which helps block stray light from entering the lens and provides a layer of physical protection for the front glass.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 50mm (75mm equivalent on DX bodies)

Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16

Mount Type: Nikon F-mount

Filter Diameter: 58mm

Weight: Approx. 9.9 oz (280g)

Focus Type: SWM Autofocus with Manual Override