Affordable, fast f/1.8 prime lens with manual aperture control.

Offering natural image rendering and exceptional sharpness, the AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D is a versatile, affordable prime lens. Extremely compact and lightweight—it weighs approximately 5.5 oz (155 g)— making it a convenient carry-around lens for nearly any shooting opportunity. Its aperture control ring enables smooth manual adjustments during Live View shooting, making it a great video partner, too.

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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/1.8
  • Format

    FX/35mm
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    2.5 in.63.5 mmx1.5 in.39 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    5.5 oz.155 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length
    50mm
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/1.8
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/22
  • 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
    6
  • Lens Construction Groups
    5
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    1.5 ft.(0.45m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    52mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    2.5 in.63.5 mmx1.5 in.39 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    5.5 oz.155 g
  • Lens Type
    Prime

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