Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

$217
50 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.8
Nikon AF-S Built in focus motor

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/1.8G vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Inexpensive
	$216.95

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Very light
	187 g

	Wide aperture
	f/1.8

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs other Nikon FX low light lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Poor macro
	1:6.7 (0.2x)

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Poor telephoto lens
	50 mm

General

	Min focal length	50 mm
	Max focal length	50 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:6.7 (0.2x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.8	above average
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/1.8	above average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
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	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	187 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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Thomas andthemachinexx

(11:33 AM, May 14, 2013)

Hi was wondering if this would be a good lens to buy as Im doing portraiture photography. I use a Nikon D3000 and i just wanted someones general opinion on this lens and whether or not it would be good to do portraiture with?

Thomas andthemachinexx

(11:31 AM, May 14, 2013)

Hi was just wondering, as im looking for a new lens, but im trying to deal with portraits so I was wondering if this is a good lens to do portraiture with? I have a Nikon D3000

Levi215

(1:28 AM, May 13, 2013)

If it was me I would go for the f/1.8G, because it is lighter and it will support auto focus on your camera which is very useful when doing macro. It is also a very sharp lens with a nice bokeh, which will be good for macro photography shots also. I'm actually considering buying this lens my self :)

Subhash

(4:32 AM, May 07, 2013)

Hi Lens hero

I own a Nikon D3100... I would like to shoot some portraits n macros...Can you please suggest which one is good?

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D or Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G . . .thanks in advance.

Tony Garraty

(10:05 PM, February 26, 2013)

Hi there, like you using the same camera. With research, this lens "Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens" will be best suited for you, the D5000 requires a lens with a built in auto-focus motor, which the 50mm f1.8g has, unless you are happy to manual focus! Then there may be cheaper options available.
Regards

FireFliesStudio

(11:40 PM, February 05, 2013)

Hey Lenshero!
I'm a new photographer, and I'm wondering what the best portrait lens would be to start out with. I'm shooting with a Nikon D5000. I would like a decent lens that won't break the bank.
Thanks.

ACPhotos

(0:12 PM, September 06, 2012)

Hey, according to my photography editor, the 50mm would be a better fit for the job. The guy knows what he is talking about, he is a photographer for the Atlanta Braves and also is a photography editor at a newspaper.

Prashan049

(8:45 AM, August 16, 2012)

Hi Lenshero!

Is Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G better than Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX as portrait lens?
Which creates better boken?
Consider the price $227 for 50mm and $200 for 35mm (which is almost the same), which one would be a better deal?

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs other Nikon FX low light lenses

Cons

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G 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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens?

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