Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

$115
50 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.8


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,066 users at B&H Photo Video

"Perfect photos at 65 mph at f8 @1/800! This lens lets in lots of light so I can use a fast shutter and get absolutely no blur at highway speeds."

"This is a MUST OWN lens in the Nikon AF line. Not only sharp and fast, but my favorite perspective and CHEAP to buy! It's the best way to learn how ALL of the photojournalists in the 40s-70s shot EVERYTHING they printed."

"One thing I do not like about the lens is that the aperture ring moves easily and causes the camera not to register any f/stop."

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 D7000 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100 that are lacking focus motors.

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

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Inexpensive
	$115.00

	Wide aperture
	f/1.8

	Very light
	154 g

	Quite short
	38 mm

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D vs other Nikon FX low light lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Small diameter
	64 mm

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Poor macro
	1:6.6 (0.2x)

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor telephoto lens
	50 mm

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

General

	Min focal length	50 mm
	Max focal length	50 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:6.6 (0.2x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.8	above average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/1.8	above average
	Tele maximum	f/22
Features

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

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	38 mm	above average
	Diameter	64 mm
	Filter size	52 mm
	Weight	154 g	above average
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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Puuvilla

(5:21 PM, May 21, 2013)

I used a AF Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8D. Yes it had a signature D, so that's weird because it had autofocus

Puuvilla

(5:19 PM, May 21, 2013)

I've been playing around with this lens on D80, it obviously is totally perfectly matching together. Now I have a dilemma: nikon d90 with this or canon D600..

Lanthus Clark

(0:33 PM, April 18, 2013)

Will work great and be a fine portrait lens! Check my portrait taken with a D90 and the 50 f1.8D here: http://thephotophile.blogspot.se/2013/04/available-light-and-nikkor-50mm-f18d.html

Lanthus Clark

(0:32 PM, April 18, 2013)

Works great, see my own results with this lens here: http://thephotophile.blogspot.se/2013/04/available-light-and-nikkor-50mm-f18d.html

Lanthus Clark

(0:30 PM, April 18, 2013)

Will work great and be a fine portrait lens! Check my portrait taken with a D90 and the 50 f1.8D here: http://thephotophile.blogspot.se/2013/04/available-light-and-nikkor-50mm-f18d.html

Lanthus Clark

(0:28 PM, April 18, 2013)

It needs to be locked down at f22 to register, but then of course it still won't have autofocus.

marcus

(2:57 PM, February 24, 2013)

can i know what's the problem when I fit this 50mm1.8D lens to my D3200, there's a "lens not attach" msg?

mohd azhar

(2:38 PM, January 26, 2013)

hello planning to buy ths lens i have d7000 will this lens work with it

jass

(1:52 PM, November 21, 2012)

i want to know that is 50mm 1.8 works on Nikon D70s/D80

Vinay

(0:00 PM, August 30, 2012)

Ernstol, The f1.8D is not compatible with 5100 as the camera does not have focus motor in it and even the lens doesn't have. But in f1.8G the lens has the motor, so the job is done with lens though your camera does not have the motor. In short either camera or lens should have focus motor in them for the Auto Focus to work. So if u want to use Autofocus, which I recommend you have to go for f1.8G

Ernestolcruzjr

(6:23 AM, August 13, 2012)

better to get the 1.8 g because of the autofocus function the 50mm 1.8d does not have. i never have any regret when i get that badboy. really great lens...

Sab92000

(7:42 PM, August 12, 2012)

I have the D5100 and apart from price, I am debating between getting the manual focus (50mm f1.8D) or the autofocus (50mm f1.8g) . What are the pros and cons for taking portraits?

Thank you

Ernestolcruzjr

(5:04 PM, July 03, 2012)

i have a d5100 and im a beginner. im confused regarding the f1.8d 50mm and f1.8g 50mm. i would like to purchase one for portrait use and street photography. can somebody please help me regarding this because one of my concern is the price d cost about a 100 and g is for 200 please help me

Jose

(0:45 AM, May 26, 2012)

A wonderfull lens for to use like prime lens. Much better pictures than a zoom.

Vgjai

(0:51 PM, April 09, 2012)

Interesting details! It would be more intersting if compared with similar images taken with different lens..after all a single picture speaks more than 1000 words...test of the pudding is in...??

Milan (Mike) Svitek

(1:09 PM, March 08, 2012)

This may be a little late, but there is no difference between the two in terms of quality. One lens gives the camera accurate distance information while the other does not.

Milan (Mike) Svitek

(1:27 AM, February 24, 2012)

Buy cheap at Henry's

Snapsort

(7:31 PM, January 19, 2012)

Hi Latterdaisysaint, this lens won't autofocus with the Nikon D3100, it will only autofocus with DSLRs that have a built in focus motor. See above where it says "However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3100 and Nikon D5000 that are lacking focus motor"

Consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G instead!

Latterdaisysaint

(8:56 AM, January 19, 2012)

I am very frustrated. I have a Nikon D3100 and purchased this lens.....but it will not autofocus for me. Is it broken or am I clueless and doing something wrong?? Arghh...

Chaitanya Kapadia

(5:39 PM, September 07, 2011)

what's the difference in quality vs the af-d and the af-s lenses?

lenshero

(1:40 PM, July 21, 2011)

Hi Tayllor, I've used this lens, and its awesome. However, it won't autofocus with cameras like the Nikon D5100, since they lack a focus motor, other cameras like the Nikon D90 do have a focus motor.

I haven't compared it directly to the 35mm f/1.8, but I expect they're quite similar, but the 35mm f/1.8 probably has quieter/faster focusing since its AF-S. However, the 50mm focal length would be more visually pleasing for portraits.

Tayllor Masi

(2:40 AM, July 21, 2011)

Hi, guys, i just trying to find out if this lens is alot inferior to the http://lenshero.com/lens/Nikon-AF-S-35mm-f1.8G-DX-lens ,cuz its way cheaper, im using those with a d5100 as a complementary lens for the one that comes on the Kit the 18~55 mm.

Snapsort

(5:50 PM, May 09, 2011)

Hi Yesmkr, yes, this lens will work great on the Nikon D90! The Nikon D90 has a built in focus motor, so it can autofocus with this lens, unlike some of the lower end Nikon DSLRs.

Yesmkr

(5:27 PM, May 09, 2011)

Can some one tell me whether this lens can be used with Nikon D90

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Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D vs other Nikon FX low light lenses

Cons

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D vs other Nikon FX lenses

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General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

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

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