The iconic go-to lens, totally reimagined.

50mm prime. An icon. Visionary perspective. Versatile focus depth. Capable of delivering striking, decisive images in nearly any light. Ideal for all manner of videos. The definition of a "go to" lens. It should be no surprise that Nikon chose the 50mm to be among the first of a new generation of superb NIKKOR Z lenses. And in doing so, have achieved a 50mm f/1.8 unlike any before it.

Technology

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    Stepping Motor

    NIKKOR Z lenses use a stepping motor for fast, accurate, smooth, quiet autofocus with reduced wobbling. This quiet drive system makes the lenses ideal for use when shooting video.

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    ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

    An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

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    Aspherical Lens

    A lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Aspherical lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations, even when used at the widest aperture. They are particularly useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses and help contribute to a lighter, more compact design by reducing the number of standard (spherical) elements necessary. Aspherical lens elements correct these distortions by continuously changing the refractive index from the center of the lens.

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    Nano Crystal Coat

    An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.

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    Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism

    An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting.

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    IF Lens

    A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

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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
  • Nano Crystal Coat

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3 in.76 mmx3.4 in.86.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    14.7 oz.415 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon Z Mount
  • Focal Length
    50mm
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/1.8
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/16
  • Format
    FX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    31°30′
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    47°00′
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.15x
  • Lens Elements
    12
  • Lens Groups
    9
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Nano Crystal Coat
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    2
  • Aspherical Elements
    2
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    1.32 ft.(0.4m)
  • Focus Mode
    Autofocus, Manual
  • E-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    62mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-in
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3 in.76 mmx3.4 in.86.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    14.7 oz.415 g
  • Lens Type
    Prime

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