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Nikon AF 50MM F1.8 Prime Lens

Model Number: AF NIKKOR 50MM F/1.8
Web Code: 10077570
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Overview

The Nikon 50MM F1.8 prime lens helps you capture sharp images with fast focusing and manual settings. Great for professionals and amateur photographers alike, this lens is ideal for portraits, travel, and general photography. Its aperture control ring enables smooth manual adjustments during Live View shooting, making it a great video partner, too.

Overview

The Nikon 50MM F1.8 prime lens helps you capture sharp images with fast focusing and manual settings. Great for professionals and amateur photographers alike, this lens is ideal for portraits, travel, and general photography. Its aperture control ring enables smooth manual adjustments during Live View shooting, making it a great video partner, too.

Natural, exceptionally sharp images

  • Standard DSLR lens type is great for minimal distance photos like portraits
  • Multi-layer coating helps to reduce lens flares for better images
  • Works with Nikon-FX cameras
  • Camera mount lens for quick, easy attachment
  • 50MM focal length is ideal for when you don't have much lighting options available

Wide aperture, easy focus

  • F/1.8 maximum aperture allows for faster shutter speeds for less blurry images
  • Aperture creates nice artistic photos with an in-focus foreground and blurred background
  • Stops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control
  • Works with Autofocus with compatible cameras, helping you to take photos quicker
  • Also designed for manual focus to give you greater control of your photos

Compact, durable construction

  • Compact, lightweight design makes this a convenient carry-around lens
  • Plastic body construction for a more durable lens

Optics

Lens Type
Standard Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Apparent Focal Length with APS-C/DX Sensor
75 mm
Horizontal Angle of View with 35 mm Sensor
38° 16'
Horizontal Angle of View with APS-C/DX Sensor
25° 30'
Fixed/Prime Focal Length
50 mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Closest Focusing Distance
0.45 m
Maximum Magnification
0.15x
Macro
No

Mechanics

Focus Adjustment
Front Focusing
Focusing Motor
Camera-Mounted
Manual Focusing
Yes
Construction (Elements/Groups)
6/5
Zoom System
Not Applicable
Diaphragm Blades
7
Stabilization
No

Physical Features

Colour
Black
Body Construction
Plastic
Mount Construction
Plastic
Filter Attachment Type
Screw
Filter Size
52 mm
Maximum Diameter
63.5 mm
Maximum Length
39 mm
Weight
155 g

Camera Compatibility

Compatible Brand
Nikon
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • Manual

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Ratings

4.6
Average rating based on 220 reviews

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Reviewer Recommendation

93%

Of the 202 reviewers who responded, 188 would recommend this product.

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  • great little lens!
    Reviewed by Isaacniceguy - July 31, 2009

    What a great lens! I bought mine for 4th of July family vacation. I used express shipping and it was here in 2 days for about $170.00 total. Buying at best buy gave me confidence since there is a store just around the corner. I looked at other places but returned to B.B. I would recommend this lens to anyone. The manual focus wasn't a drawback. I actually find that the extra time it takes me to focus helps me set up the shot a little and notice the small details.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • Great Lens
    Reviewed by TMS17 - January 29, 2010

    I was excited to get this lens because I really wanted to have a low aperture. 1.8 is great. If I was to buy the 1.4, it would be a lot more money for darn near the same thing. It was worth it's money. I have produced some great pics. It is difficult to focus. You have to focus yourself, it won't automatically focus for you. But don't let that turn you down, it is a great lens to have.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • Great prime lens!
    Reviewed by Jvbeta - November 19, 2015

    I took this lens with me to New York Comic Con, and it performed great. I was able to take some really good head shots of people dressed in cosplay. I highly recommend this lens. It is small, light, and sharp! With a 1.8 aperture, you can take some sharp images at low light, as well.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
  • AMAZING Lens!
    Reviewed by pk4life - January 8, 2011

    This lens was the "best buy" (cute huh?) for my D90. The image that the 1.8 aperture can deliver is really sharp. Very versatile for indoors and outdoors; low light or bright light, it works for both. If you want a cheap, high quality, mobile lens, this is a must have for the Nikon.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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  • I'm in love.
    Reviewed by ecflagcorp - November 12, 2010

    This is the best lens ever! It makes the most awesome portrait photos with incredible color and sharpness. I wish I had bought this a long time ago. It would have made my life so much easier.

    Review originally posted on bestbuy.com

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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Product Category
Camera lenses and flashes
Return/Exchange Period
30 days
Condition
Unopened, Opened (a 15% restocking fee will be applied)

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