Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Prime Lens - Black | Digital SLR Lenses

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars.

- Compact, Lightweight, & Fast
- For overall general photography use
- Versatile & Ideal for travel
- D-type lens
- Multi-layer coating
- 52mm filter size

Color:: Black

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Lens Filter Size:: 52 mm

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Maximum Aperture:: 1.8

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Mount Type:: Nikon

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Overview

Affordable, fast f/1.8 prime lens with manual aperture control

Offering natural image rendering and exceptional sharpness, the AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D is a versatile, affordable prime lens. Extremely compact and lightweight—it weighs approximately 5.5 oz (155 g)— making it a convenient carry-around lens for nearly any shooting opportunity. Its aperture control ring enables smooth manual adjustments during Live View shooting, making it a great video partner,

The precision of a prime lens

Natural, exceptionally sharp images. The AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D is as versatile as it is compact—perfect for travel, portraits and general photography. Its fast f/1.8 maxium aperture creates an attractive natural background blur (bokeh) and enables great low-light shooting. Produce consistently stunning visuals, indoors or out.

Performance in any light

Fast enough for low-light shooting. The AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D is fast enough for shooting in most lighting situations without a flash—from dusk and dawn to dim indoor lighting. Its aperture control ring allows for manual adjustments during Live View shooting. Broaden your shooting opportunities.

Super Integrated Coating

Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

Product Reviews

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Good value, good lens

Reviewed on Friday, July 15, 2011

By: Anonymous

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Good lens all around. Sharp, fast f-stop, fast autofocus, small, lightweight, and one of the lowest-priced and yet very well performing lenses in the Nikon line-up.

love it

Reviewed on Tuesday, December 8, 2009

By: Anonymous

Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars.

i have had this only a couple of weeks but love it for close up portrait shots. very clear. stunning. great price.

Specifications

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Nikon - nikon

Physical Specifications
Length:	2.5x1.5 in.
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Weight:	5.5 oz.
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Color:	Black
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Maximum Diameter:	2.5 in
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Brand
Brand:	Nikon

Lens Specification
Lens Min. Focus Distance:	1.5 ft.
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Lens Filter Size:	52 mm
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Minimum Aperture:	22
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Elements / Groups:	5/8
Elements / Groups: The individual pieces of glass that form the overall optical construction. Most lenses have between four and eleven elements to bend the light rays to ensure a perfectly formed image appears on the light sensitive surface, such as a film or CCD. The elements are arranged in groups and may be seen in specification sheets as, for example, 6 elements in 4 groups. That configuration may have two single elements and the other four grouped in pairs. View All Attribute Definitions
Lens Hood:	HR-2
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Lens f Stop Range:	1.8-22
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Lens Type:	Prime Lens
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Angle of View (diagonal):	46 DX Picture Angle: 31
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Maximum Aperture:	1.8
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Focus Type:	Auto / Manual
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Mount Type:	Nikon
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