Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

$60 - $597	See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
50 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.8

"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D vs other Digital camera lenses

	Wide aperture
	f/1.8

	Quite short
	38 mm

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Small diameter
	64 mm

	Inexpensive
	$59.50

	Very light
	156 g

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D vs other Digital camera lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8D vs other Digital camera lenses

	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
	Zoom range	1x
	Magnification	1:6.7 (0.1)
Aperture

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

	Auto focus	Yes	above average
	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	above average
	Filter size	52 mm
	Weight	156 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°

	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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Mary Kelley

(0:47 AM, August 19, 2017)

Would anyone know of a reason that my Nikon 50mm 1.8D will not autofocus?

Eric

(7:10 PM, September 03, 2016)

hi latter, i had a nikon D3100 and bought the lens 50 mm 1.8 D,

you need to focus manually and use a tripod and the results are great, when you turn the ring you will see a white dot mean the len has focused properly and you shoot.

Really it is a good len

Eric

Âñèęśh Dãth

(9:10 PM, January 03, 2016)

I do not understand , what is the foolishness in the question. He was just asking whether this lens is compatible with 810..I think you think foolish.

Joseph Massimino

(2:59 PM, December 01, 2015)

If you are a Novice photographer, and your have chosen Nikon as your platform, there is something you should know if you plan to advance your skills. Nikon produces DX cameras, and they are very good, but the DX has a smaller cmos sensor. The upgrade from that is an FX model that has a full sized cmos sensor. When you buy a Nikon lens, you should know what features your camera has before buying the lens. Some Nikon cameras, such as the D90, or D7000 have the ability to focus a lens that requires an auto-focus motor. Some of Nikon's camera have autofocus motors, and some do not. You should know this before searching for a new lens. You should also know that if you ever advance your skills and decide to move up to and FX model of Nikon camera, many of your DX lens might work, as some FX cameras can auto sense the lens, and scale back the camera to use the DX lens. This means that while you can use the DX lens on the FX camera, it does not take advantage of the bigger Cmos sensor, because the DX lens only produces a DX, or C sized image that can not fill the full FX sized sensor. So the camera scales back to allow you to use the DX lens. Your best lens will be a lens that was meant for a FX camera. Many of those will work on a DX camera as well, so when you upgrade your camera, you may keep all of those wonderful Nikon FX lens you own. This may all sound complicated to some, but you might feel like you wasted money if you start buying lens willy-nilly, and not pay attention to compatibilities. So there are two areas you should educate yourself on before buying your next lens. Does your current camera have a DX, or FX sized sensor? Does your current camera contain an auto-focus motor? Some do, and some don't, does yours have one? If you can't answer that question, read the specifications in your camera manual, or online.
Lastly, Ken Rockwell has a wonderful web site that can explain everything about your camera, and lens compatibilities. His web site is awesome.
There are many photography forums, but be sure to join one for Nikon cameras,

Appayan Chakraborty

(10:30 AM, August 17, 2015)

Dont ask foolish questions.... Nikon D810 is one of the best camera nowadays... Its similar to nikon Mark IV 1DX...

basset

(0:47 PM, May 23, 2015)

he mean to make the lens aperture on f22 you will find a :1.8,2.8,4, 5.6,8,11 and 22 make the pointer on 22 there you'll get the f22 :D

Lori Evans

(2:01 AM, May 11, 2015)

I have a D7100 & this lens only works on F22 if I try any other settings like F1.8 my camera flashes FEE. I'm a beginner & cant seem to get any help on understanding if this lens is compatible & if not what lens type to get. I don't want to return this lens if it's just me doing something wrong. Can anyone help

Vanessa

(3:08 PM, December 11, 2014)

what do you mean by f22?

Hind

(3:39 PM, November 23, 2014)

Will this lens be ok for my D810?

Josh

(0:59 AM, September 08, 2014)

If I have a d3200 and use this lens, I'm unable to autofocus. But am I still able to correctly manual focus?

Joe Hayhurst

(1:00 AM, July 29, 2014)

Yes. You only can't autofocus on the D3xxx / D5xxxx series cameras.

Anushka Eranga

(6:59 AM, July 21, 2014)

Can I Auto Focus This lens on Nikon D610?

atique

(6:23 AM, January 25, 2014)

in D3200 autofocus won't work with 50mm 1.8D .. try a 50mm 1.8G

Ian Buosi

(3:29 PM, December 14, 2013)

it depends from the camera if it will allow auto focus or not

Lollypops

(11:39 AM, December 02, 2013)

Please help can any one tell me the difference between a Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8 D lens and the Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.8 ?

Jr

(6:18 PM, July 29, 2013)

How do i use this on nikon d5200? Exlpain to me how to use it

ziya

(8:56 PM, July 22, 2013)

Also remember that this lens has aperture control ring.
This means you can manually change aperture even if the lens is reverse mounted. Reverse mount lens can be used for macro photography and
This 50mm is perfect for it. The afs 1.8 g cannot be used for the reverse lens mount cuz of absence of the aperture control ring

Santiago

(10:13 PM, June 11, 2013)

is it really bad to use this with a camera with no focus motor. that means that ill have to use manual focus right?

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?

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Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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