Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G
Nikon Sep 2008
Nikon Full frame

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G

This is a full-frame prime lens for Nikon F, covering 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.4. Released in 2008, it weighs 280 g. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This standard prime lens features a f/1.4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday, low-light. The optical design incorporates 8 elements in 7 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/1.4
Aperture
50mm
Focal
280 g
Weight
Sep 2008
Released
Nikon site

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Good for portraitlow-light
Street Documentary Everyday
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.4
Minimum aperture
f/16
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
8 elements in 7 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.45 m (17.72 inches)
Filter size
58 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
73.5 x 54 mm
Weight
280 g (9.88 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.5% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G
AGC_4774a-3
01 AGC_4774a-3 by Aubrey Collins
Elvis and Mom
02 Elvis and Mom by Aubrey Collins
AGC_4683a-3
03 AGC_4683a-3 by Aubrey Collins
Megan - Portrait Shoot
04 Megan - Portrait Shoot by bonavistask8er
Elvis Arrives
05 Elvis Arrives by Aubrey Collins
Ava - Summer Portraits
06 Ava - Summer Portraits by bonavistask8er
Ava - Summer Portraits
07 Ava - Summer Portraits by bonavistask8er
Ava - Summer Portraits
08 Ava - Summer Portraits by bonavistask8er
Hitching a Ride
09 Hitching a Ride by Aubrey Collins
Elli - Summer Portraits
10 Elli - Summer Portraits by bonavistask8er
Seance maquillage:
11 Seance maquillage: by Tonton-label
Elli - Summer Portraits
12 Elli - Summer Portraits by bonavistask8er
Elli - Summer Portraits
13 Elli - Summer Portraits by bonavistask8er
Night of the Arts
14 Night of the Arts by Thomas Gartz
Strandidyll Hiddensee
15 Strandidyll Hiddensee by abbilder
Beach Boys
16 Beach Boys by Aubrey Collins
AGC_8104
17 AGC_8104 by Aubrey Collins
Jenni - Manuels River Summer Portraits
18 Jenni - Manuels River Summer Portraits by bonavistask8er
17_Micaela_home_fin2
19 17_Micaela_home_fin2 by Michel Kort Fotografie
Abigail - Summer Portraits
20 Abigail - Summer Portraits by bonavistask8er
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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