Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

$650
50 mm
manual focus prime lens
f/1.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 29 users at B&H Photo Video

"I use this equipment in conjunction with a 35mm adapter Lettus on a Canon XH A1 and the result is perfect"

"I absolutely love the way this lens focuses and is really tack sharp at f/2"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
39.5°
50mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200.

horizontal angle of view
26.6°
76.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Quite short
	48 mm

	Very light
	390 g

	Wide aperture
	f/1.2

The Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs other Nikon FX low light lenses

	Small diameter
	69 mm

Cons

The Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	50 mm

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Low max f/stop
	f/16

	Manual focus only
	Focus yourself

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	50 mm
	Max focal length	50 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	Unknown
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.2	unique
	Wide maximum	f/16	below average
	Tele minimum	f/1.2	unique
	Tele maximum	f/16	below average
Features

	Auto focus	No	below average
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	48 mm	above average
	Diameter	69 mm
	Filter size	52 mm
	Weight	390 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	39.6°
	Telephoto horizontal	39.6°
	Wide vertical	27°
	Telephoto vertical	27°
	Wide diagonal	46.8°
	Telephoto diagonal	46.8°
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	26.6°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	26.6°
	Wide vertical	18°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	18°
	Wide diagonal	31.7°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	31.7°

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Milan (Mike) Svitek

(4:10 PM, February 26, 2012)

Best lens in production to use for nightscapes. Perfect aperture range also allows use as a grate landscape lens.
I reccomend to everyone to get this if you own a Nikon-FX mount system camera

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Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs other Nikon FX low light lenses

Cons

The Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs other Nikon FX lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS lens?

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