Ultra-Fast, Amazingly Sharp

Expect outstanding image quality, edge-to-edge sharpness and high contrast with the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G. Brilliant for portrait photography, general use (focuses as close as 1.5 feet) and video recording, this high quality lens produces tack sharp images and conquers low light environments with ease. If you are looking for an ultra-fast prime lens that gives you a standard angle of view, superior color reproduction and smooth, natural background blur (bokeh), this is the lens for you.

Technology

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    Silent Wave Motor

    AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor, which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology.

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    M/A

    Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.

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    Super Integrated Coating

    Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

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Tech Specs

  • Focal Length

    50mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/1.4
  • Format

    FX/35mm
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    2.9 in.73.5 mmx2.1 in.54.2 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    9.9 oz.280 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length
    50mm
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/1.4
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/16
  • Format
    FX/35mm
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    31°30'
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    46°
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.15xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    8
  • Lens Construction Groups
    7
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    1.5 ft.(0.45m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual, Manual/Auto
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    58mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    2.9 in.73.5 mmx2.1 in.54.2 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    9.9 oz.280 g
  • Lens Type
    Prime

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