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Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | 50 mm |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
Camera Lens Description | 50 month |
About this item
- The AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D DSLR Lens from Nikon is a very effective standard length lens compatible with both FX and DX format Nikon DSLRs
- Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
- Closest focusing: 0.45m/1.5 ft.
- Accepts 52mm filters;Maximum Aperture f/ 1.4 ;Minimum Aperture f/ 16
- Includes 52mm lens cap, rear cap
- Lens not zoomable
- Lens not zoomable
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Auto focus | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 4.4 | 4.7 | — | 4.2 | — | 4.7 |
Picture quality | 4.4 | 4.7 | — | 4.6 | — | 4.8 |
For portrait photography | — | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | — | 4.7 |
Durability | — | 4.7 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.7 |
Sold By | Green's Camera World | Amazon.com | PR Renewed | Amazon.com | PR Renewed | Amazon.com |
lens type | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon DX, Nikon FX | Nikon F (FX) |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Screw drive from camera | Ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic | Ring-type ultrasonic | automatic | Ultrasonic |
minimum focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
max focal length | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 1.69 x 2.56 x 2.56 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.1 ounces |
ASIN | B00005LENO |
Item model number | 1902 |
National Stock Number | 6760-01-461-5915 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #866 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
Country of Origin | China |
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Fast enough for shooting in just about any type of light, this is an ideal first lens; perfect for full-length portraits, travel photography or any type of available-light shooting. The Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor lens delivers distortion-free images with superb resolution and color rendition. Accepts 52mm filters. For programmed auto or shutter-priority auto shooting,use the minimum aperture lock lever to lock the lens aperture at f/16
Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens: Review from dpreview.com The AF-Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4D is Nikon's current version of their fast 'standard' prime lens, and while this specific model was introduced in 1995, the basic optical design dates back to the manual focus 50mm 1:1.4 AI of 1977. It features a traditional layout of 7 elements in 6 groups utilizing spherical surfaces only, which Nikon claims will deliver distortion-free images with superb resolution and colour accuracy, plus high contrast even at maximum aperture. The 50mm focal length classes it as a 'standard' lens on the FX format, with none of the 'perspective distortion' characteristic of wideangle or telephoto lenses, whilst on the vastly more popular and widespread DX format it behaves like a short telephoto, ideal for portraiture.
›Read the full Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor lens review at dpreview.com
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Customers like the low light performance, image quality, and value of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's a great lens for low light situations, it produces very sharp pictures, and it'll work great for video. Some are happy with depth of field, weight, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on focus.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a high-quality lens, with excellent optics. Some say that the build quality is better than expected, and the lens is in near perfect condition. Overall, most recommend this lens as a nice all-purpose prime lens.
"...You'll get very good to excellent center sharpness, corners will be acceptable, and you'll get nice bokeh while losing a good bit of the chromatic..." Read more
"...It's solidly built and the manual aperture ring is a great addition if you use non-AF extension tubes for macro photography (which I sometimes do)...." Read more
"...ramblings, let me simply say that I've found this to be an absolutely wonderful lens that has more than served my needs...." Read more
"...Overall, this is the same excellent optic quality NIkon has built into every 50mm lens they've made, but the build quality itself is suspect...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces very sharp pictures at f/1.8 and above, it focuses quickly, and has beautifully smooth bokeh. Some say that it is one of the sharpest lenses you can buy. It is a beautiful lens for full frame cameras and film cameras, and it allows for wonderful portraiture. It's also sharper at every aperture than the chunky and pricey 17-35mm 2.8 I.
"...Or? F 8. This will give you excellent corner sharpness at the expense of some center sharpness (which is still excellent) but no "bokeh"..." Read more
"...I know I made a great choice. It's incredibly sharp, focuses quickly, and has beautifully smooth bokeh...." Read more
"...I can take it anywhere. It is small. The pictures are beautiful, warm colors. There's something about it...." Read more
"...is pretty soft at 1.4, but once you stop it down a bit, the pics come out super sharp.Now for the bad news...." Read more
Customers like the value of the camera lens. They say it's a good value for the cost, a big value in small lens, and worth its weight in gold. Some customers also mention that it'll be a very good buy for the price.
"...And this lens is the perfect zone between price and functionality, you will not be disappointed with it." Read more
"...you can buy for the money because it is so fast, crystal clear, and inexpensive...." Read more
"...The extra money is well, well spent if you can A) afford it and B) keep from gloating around your friends who are shooting 1.8s" Read more
"I picked this up because it was cheap, it reminded me of older Nikon lenses I used to own, and is probably the best optically of the 50mm Nikkors...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it works brilliantly, produces perfect results, and works fine in AF mode. The lens is fast and sharp, and is capable of completely professional results. It is also very bright and is quite usable. Customers also mention that the lens works really well for portraits and in low light situations, and produces detailed pictures.
"...Still quite usable. Kinda the reverse of f1.4 except now you're going for max depth of focus. F 16 -- not a working aperture imo...." Read more
"...Worked really well although being only 50mm, you really had to use your feet to frame the pictures...." Read more
"...for low light photography (concert, music performance) and the results are smashing...." Read more
"...Theres just a few problemsIt works perfectly, thats all I wante though...." Read more
Customers find the depth of field of the lens excellent for shallow depth of fields, candid shots, and portraits. They also say the images it captures are simply amazing. The lens is good for portraits and macro, and produces great mid-range angle photos. It's very clear and good to take short distance pictures.
"...BAM! If you're after max sharpness especially in the center with good depth of focus and some subject isolation (depending on focus distance) this..." Read more
"...It's a perfect prime portrait lens for crop sensors. If I had one lens to take to a wedding, this would be it...." Read more
"...But the longer focal length can add nice detail and depth to the photos. And on a FX format, I think it would be just about perfect...." Read more
"...When everything is dialed-in, the images this lens captures are simply amazing...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the low light performance of the lens. They mention that it is superb in low light conditions, and the 1.4 aperture allows for excellent shots. They also appreciate the ability to shoot in low-light situations without a flash. Overall, customers are happy with the lens's performance and recommend it for in-dark photography.
"...It's great for "lug management". Not only that? It is very bright and is capable of completely professional results...." Read more
"...The lens essentially sees in the dark...." Read more
"...The ability to shoot at low-light situations with lovely bokeh gives pictures a cozy feeling not seen in other lenses...." Read more
"...This lens would be ideal for a low light situation - Its very sharp...." Read more
Customers find the weight of the lens amazingly light, allowing for nice silky smooth manual focusing. They also say the lens is quick and sharp, and that it's their go-to lens. However, some mention that the focus ring is heavy, preventing smooth manual focus.
"...bit cheaper (especially used and they're plentiful), smaller, and lighter...." Read more
"...light weight compared to 24-70.- Avoid tagging along additional weight of a flash as you can take photos in low light conditions.-..." Read more
"...You just couldn't ask for a more versatile lens. It's also amazingly light, and it makes carrying the camera around all day so much easier..." Read more
"Worth every penny! What quality glass. This light-weight lens is quick and sharp. I can do almost anything with it...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the focus of the camera lens. Some find the autofocus fast and accurate, while others say it does not focus.
"...Second is that auto focus does not work (at least I have not been able to make it work)...." Read more
"...I know I made a great choice. It's incredibly sharp, focuses quickly, and has beautifully smooth bokeh...." Read more
"...there's almost no depth of field with it wide open so you have to focus very carefully, especially at close range...." Read more
"...Focus is fast and accurate on my D700 and the manual focus action on the F3 is silky smooth, though not as solid feeling as the older AI-S lenses..." Read more
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This is a lens for those who appreciate a classic standard focal length prime that uses the timeless seven element in six groups planar optical formulation. Every major manufacturer from Zeiss, to Olympus, to Yashica (RIP), to Pentax, to Minolta to Canon, to Sigma has made nearly an identical lens using the same classic configuration. They're basically the same lens (sorry Nikon but you know it's true...) It's a simple lens compared to modern lenses -- no fancy coatings, few elements and groups, no vibration reduction, no exotic glass, no aspherical elements. None of that stuff. As a result, this lens will vignette a little and be a bit softer at wider apertures, especially in the corners. You will always get some barrel distortion that will look terrible on "internet lens testing sites" but will hardly be noticeable in the field. It will be more susceptible to flare at wider apertures. Newsflash -- f1.4 is not a "working aperture", really. Working apertures for this lens are f 2 to f 8. Let's go through -- f 1.4 is "in case of emergency". If you need every photon available for available darkness shooting -- it's there. Also, use it to squeeze every bit of bokeh possible out of the lens for creative effect , playing and experimentation. F 2 -- 2.8, used to provide subject isolation. Great for environmental portraiture, ambient light shooting, or natural light still lifes. You'll get very good to excellent center sharpness, corners will be acceptable, and you'll get nice bokeh while losing a good bit of the chromatic aberrations and vignetting associated with shooting wide open. F 4 -- now were starting to get some serious sharpness in the center, corners improving dramatically, vignetting gone. F 5.6. BAM! If you're after max sharpness especially in the center with good depth of focus and some subject isolation (depending on focus distance) this is your aperture. You will be hard-pressed to find a sharper optic at any price. Center sharpness is off the charts, almost literally. Good daylight, flash, outdoors, that's your aperture. Whenever you're looking for optimal sharpness. Or? F 8. This will give you excellent corner sharpness at the expense of some center sharpness (which is still excellent) but no "bokeh" everything pert much in focus. F 11 -- image quality now visibly degrading due to diffraction. Still quite usable. Kinda the reverse of f1.4 except now you're going for max depth of focus. F 16 -- not a working aperture imo. Too much image degradation from diffraction but it's there if you need it for some reason.
So. Why this lens? Why is it still relevant after 20 years of production? Why is it still made? A number of reasons. Modern FX cameras are pretty heavy. My "little" D600 weighs 2 lbs (I think). Now, slap a lens on it that easily adds another pound (or more) and it becomes a drag lugging this kit around and there's a good chance you leave it home and not use it at all, Your big, pricey FX camera is not doing any good setting on the shelf. This is the smallest and lightest f1.4 lens Nikon makes. It's great for "lug management". Not only that? It is very bright and is capable of completely professional results. Some of the greatest photographers shot solely with a 50 taking brilliant images with them. Since my camera has a built-in focus motor, I prefer to use that. (It's also purportedly faster on this lens...). I think the tiny motors built-in to the newer lenses will eventually wear out. I think this guy is simply more durable.
Finally, I use two sites when choosing a lens: DXOMark and Flickr. DXO rates lenses objectively using an indexing scale and you can match lens performance to you camera body. There was one modern 50 by a 3rd party manufacturer that topped this one by a bit -- but it's a big, heavy, expensive behemoth. I can make just as good "ART" without lugging that thing around. No thanks. This lens was tied for 2nd among standard non-specialty "everyday" focal lengths. (Scrolling way down the list you start getting to your pricey pro zooms...) It was also a good bit cheaper (especially used and they're plentiful), smaller, and lighter. Then I went on Flickr -- some talented folks taking some amazing images with this lens.
That comes as no surprise. This is a better lens than I am a photographer. Henry Cartier Bresson, Ralph Gibson, and others mostly shot a 50mm 1.4 their entire careers.
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1. Speed. The D7000 is a champ at low light performance, but I take lots of pictures in low light (weddings, indoors, etc) and usually prefer non-flash pictures. I wanted all the speed I could get.
2. Price. Although this lens is $200 more than the 50mm f1.8D (see reason 1) that extra light capturing ability is worth it for me. Plus, this lens is over $100 cheaper than the 1.4G.
3. Sharpness. Lots of reviews I found online said the 1.4D was a bit sharper than the 1.4G. Is it true? Honestly, I've tried both now and I can't tell a difference.
You may want to note that the 1.4G has SW (Silent Wave) auto-focus. From my experience that lens focuses faster and more quietly than the 1.4D, but this wasn't an issue for me as I use manual focus 90% of the time.
My overall impressions on this lens? I'm glad I bought it and don't regret it for a second. I know I made a great choice. It's incredibly sharp, focuses quickly, and has beautifully smooth bokeh. It's solidly built and the manual aperture ring is a great addition if you use non-AF extension tubes for macro photography (which I sometimes do). It's a perfect prime portrait lens for crop sensors. If I had one lens to take to a wedding, this would be it.
In closing, this lens has made me a better photographer. The 35mm 1.8g is sufficiently wide that you can easily crop pictures later in your workflow. The 50mm is just tight enough on a crop sensor that it makes you think before you press the shutter release button. I noticed that I had began relying too heavily on using zoom lens that I had almost forgotten how to move around a room and compose a picture correctly.
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La qualité d'image obtenue en portrait, le niveau de piqué de haute volée ainsi que le bokeh haut de gamme m'interdisent toute critique négative de cet objectif léger, solide et tellement doux et rapide à manier..
l'ouverture est phénoménale et permet beaucoup de confort en basse lumière.
Il est presque trop facile, avec lui, d'obtenir des clichés de toute beauté avec un minimum de connaissances en photo...surtout avec les boitiers modernes (ici avec le D7100 -ISO100 )
J'en suis positivement enchanté. c'est un indispensable... sans réserve aucune.
Reviewed in France on April 2, 2015
La qualité d'image obtenue en portrait, le niveau de piqué de haute volée ainsi que le bokeh haut de gamme m'interdisent toute critique négative de cet objectif léger, solide et tellement doux et rapide à manier..
l'ouverture est phénoménale et permet beaucoup de confort en basse lumière.
Il est presque trop facile, avec lui, d'obtenir des clichés de toute beauté avec un minimum de connaissances en photo...surtout avec les boitiers modernes (ici avec le D7100 -ISO100 )
J'en suis positivement enchanté. c'est un indispensable... sans réserve aucune.
Even though this is a old generation lens this remains one of best lens from Nikon
Nach ca. 6 Monaten Gebrauch hier meine Eindrücke:
Positiv:
- klein und leicht
- hohe Lichtstärke und damit superhelles Sucherbild
(die Nikon D700 ist, was ein großes helles Sucherbild angeht "von Haus aus" schon ganz gut gerüstet)
- Verzeichnung praktisch nicht wahrnehmbar
- Vignettierung bei Offenblende sichtbar, aber bei vielen Motive nicht störend
(kann per Bildbearbeitung ggf. ausgeglichen werden); ab 2,8 praktisch nicht sichtbar.
- Schärfe bei Offenblende 1,4 gut; ab 2,0-2,8 sehr gut; ab 4,0-5,6 ausgezeichnet
- Kontrastwiedergabe bei Offenblende 1,4 etwas weich - was aber, da LowLight-Aufnahmen oft sehr hohe Kontraste haben, nicht so sehr auffällt; ab Blende 2,8 sehr gut
- Streulichtverhalten - mit Streulichtblende - sehr gut
- AF-Geschwindigkeit sehr zügig (benötigt Kameragehäuse mit eigenem AF-Motor - sogenanter Stangen-AF)
- tolle Handhabung mit der D700, sogar einhändiges Halten der D700 möglich (was mit schwereren Objektiven nicht möglich ist)
Neutral:
- Verarbeitungsqualität: gut, Metall mit recht hohen Kunststoffanteilen, sauber verarbeitet mit begrenztem Rubustheitseindruck.
Negativ:
- Nichts; ausser vielleicht, dass die Streulichtblende nicht serienmäßig mitgeliefert wird, sondern extra erworben werden muss.
(Eine Anschaffung derselben ist sehr zu empfehlen!)
Fazit:
Wer die hohe Lichtstärke braucht:
- Aufnahmen ohne Blitz (z.B. in Kirchen, Museen)
- Aufnahmen mit extrem geringer Schärfentiefe (z.B. Portraits)
- Aufnahmen in Dämmerungsphasen usw.
und mit wenig Gewicht und Größe, einer bewußten Reduktion auf 50mm Brennweite unterwegs sein will
und eine tadellose Abbildungsqualtät benötigt, bekommt ein sehr gutes Objektiv.
Bei Offenblende ist aber ein sehr genaues Fokussieren - am besten mit Einzelfeld-AF - notwendig (geringe Schärfentiefe)