Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

$439
50 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.4
Nikon AF-S Built in focus motor


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 351 users at B&H Photo Video

"Clarity and color is amazing in low light situations. Also depth of field is amazingly tight at 1.4. I haven't had problems with the autofocus speed. For the price this lens is amazing."

"I love how light weight and compact this lens is. Its sharpness at 1.4 is amazing."

"The focus speed is the only downside. Its slower. You get used to it though and it does a pretty good job in continues mode when tracking something."

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.

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

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Quite short
	54 mm

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Very light
	280 g

	Wide aperture
	f/1.4

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs other Nikon FX low light lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Small diameter
	74 mm

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Poor macro
	1:6.8 (0.1x)

	Low max f/stop
	f/16

	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	1:6.8 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.4	unique
	Wide maximum	f/16	below average
	Tele minimum	f/1.4	above average
	Tele maximum	f/16	below average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	54 mm	above average
	Diameter	74 mm
	Filter size	58 mm
	Weight	280 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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Wasif

(10:48 AM, March 09, 2013)

It's amazing in low light situations. Very rarely requires flash for evening, or indoor photography. Well worth the cost.

Adam

(11:07 AM, October 11, 2011)

Wrong link and price http://www.amazon.com/Nikkor-AF-S-50mm-1-4G-Lens/dp/B001GNBLN0/

please fix it site admin.

Rajesht

(7:22 PM, September 22, 2011)

wrong price shown and its not a good to attract people by showing a wrong price

Leo

(0:34 AM, September 03, 2011)

Price wrong.

lenshero

(4:17 PM, March 02, 2011)

Hi Dan, Kelvin responded (above) with a comment about the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX.

Kelvin Young

(4:15 PM, March 02, 2011)

I found the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX is an excellent alternative to the Nikon version. The Sigma focusses accurately and noticeably faster than the Nikon 50G. Images are sharp and flare is well controlled. The Sigma is more expensive than the Nikon though and not as weather sealed

Dan

(6:10 AM, March 02, 2011)

I'd like to know more about the AF speed of this lens -- do you folks have much trouble taking candid photos with it?

SunKyong Kim

(2:04 AM, December 22, 2010)

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

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Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs other Nikon FX low light lenses

Cons

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G 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)

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