Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D DSLR Lens
A 50mm prime lens with f/1.4 maximum aperture for Nikon FX and DX DSLRs, focusing to .45m or 1.5ft and accepting 52mm filters
- Product colorBlack
- Wide f/1.4 aperture excels in low light
- 50 mm focal length suits portraits and travel
- 45 m close focus captures fine detail
- 52 mm filter thread adds creative options
- Seven elements in six groups deliver sharp images
Standard prime for FX and DX DSLRs
The AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D is a fixed-focal-length lens built for both FX and DX format Nikon DSLRs. Its 7-element, 6-group optical design covers a classic normal field of view. The lens focuses as close as 0.45 m or 1.5 ft. It ships with front and rear caps.
Maximum aperture f/1.4
The f/1.4 maximum aperture gathers ample light for handheld shooting in dim conditions and provides shallow depth of field for portrait work. The aperture ring stops down to f/16 and includes a minimum-aperture lock lever required for programmed auto and shutter-priority auto exposure modes. The lens accepts 52 mm filters.
Manual aperture ring operation
Mounting is a standard Nikon F-bayonet twist; no tools are needed. The aperture ring must be set to f/16 and locked for the camera to control exposure in P and S modes; forgetting the lock lever is the most common setup error. Autofocus relies on a camera-body screw drive, so it will not focus on bodies lacking that motor. The lens does not zoom.
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- Price $329.99
- Cheaper than about 67% of the 697 comparable items (median $626.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | Nikon |
| Model name | Not Available |
| Product color | Black |
Questions about this item
How much background blur does the f/1.4 maximum aperture actually give on a full-frame body?
At f/1.4 the 50mm focal length produces a very shallow depth of field, isolating subjects from the background even at moderate distances.
Does the aperture ring need to stay locked at f/16 for modern Nikon DSLRs to control exposure?
Yes, for programmed auto or shutter-priority modes the minimum-aperture lock lever must be set to f/16 so the camera body can stop the lens down electronically.
Will the 52mm filter thread and 0.45 m close-focus work together with a standard circular polariser?
The lens accepts 52mm filters and focuses as close as 0.45 m, so a normal circular polariser screws on and functions at any focusing distance.
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