Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.2
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Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.2

This is a full-frame prime lens for Nikon F, covering 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.2. It weighs 380 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/1.2 maximum aperture, making it ideal for street, documentary, everyday, low-light. The optical design incorporates 7 elements / 6 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/1.2
Aperture
50mm
Focal
380 g
Weight
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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/1.2
Minimum aperture
f/16
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
7 elements / 6 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.50 m (19.69 inches)
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
47.5 x 68.5 mm
Weight
380 g (13.40 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
Yes
Usage
Street, Documentary, Everyday, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 3.0% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.2
Sailing Beneath The Moon | 50/1.2 AI-S
01 Sailing Beneath The Moon | 50/1.2 AI-S by Visuals By A. Cruise
Ready for take off
02 Ready for take off by KingKenShoot
All good
03 All good by KingKenShoot
Buckled up
04 Buckled up by KingKenShoot
Substitute
05 Substitute by KingKenShoot
Backing up
06 Backing up by KingKenShoot
Cyberpunk
07 Cyberpunk by KingKenShoot
On standby
08 On standby by KingKenShoot
Reflection
09 Reflection by KingKenShoot
In operation
10 In operation by KingKenShoot
Debugging
11 Debugging by KingKenShoot
Ray
12 Ray by KingKenShoot
What are you looking at?
13 What are you looking at? by KingKenShoot
28/52 | ° 2026
14 28/52 | ° 2026 by Visuals By A. Cruise
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Video reviews

2 on YouTube
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