Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Fast enough for shooting in just about any type of light, this is an ideal first lens; perfect for full-length portraits, travel photography or any type of available-light shooting. The Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor lens delivers distortion-free images with superb resolution and color rendition. Accepts 52mm filters.
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- 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon DSLRs
- Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
- Closest focusing: 0.45m/1.5 ft.
- Accepts 52mm filters
- Includes 52mm lens cap, rear cap
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 "fast lense" 2010-02-03
By Tamanh Nguyen (california, USA)
I am new to photography, after reading several review between Nikon 50mm f1.8 and 50mm f/1.4 , I decided to choose 50 mm f1.4

with this one, even the one who have not known much about photography, like me, can make a good picture. this lense is good for portrait, or macro

 "THE Normal Lens" 2010-01-30
By M. Kelley (Hot Spring, AR. USA)
I have always wanted to get the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lens for my camera but normal for the Nikon DX cameras was the 35mm f/ 2.0 which I have. The 50mm is the equivalent of 75mm with the DX's smaller sensor. Now with the Nikon D700 The 50mm is back to producing a normal size image because the sensor in the camera is the same as 35mm film in size. So I got one.

The lens is excellent. It allows shooting in available light and with this camera, at ISOs faster than otherwise possible. The lens is sharp as a tack and it allows for selective focus, producing a narrow depth of field at its maximum f stop. It is a breeze to operate. You have to remember to keep your focusing hand clear of the focusing ring as it spins in auto focus mode.

This lens configuration is one of Nikons oldest and simplest and is one of the sharpest lenses they make. I would recommend this lens to anyone wanting a prime lens that is tack sharp and very fast.



Mike

 "Brilliant lens" 2010-01-25
By J. Lozano (Dallas, USA)
Got this lens a month or so ago, perhaps longer. Build is strong and the quality of the images are superb. Now I just wish I had a full frame camera to go with it!

 "Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras" 2010-01-24
By Robert J. McDonough (Atlanta, GA USA)
Bought this for my wife. She loves it - takes crisp photos in low light conditions. Variable fields of view let you focus on one part of the focal plane while blurring out everything else, giving images a very professional "portrait studio look."

 "Best Lens For The Money" 2010-01-20
By Troy Minassian (Los Angeles, CA)
This lens is one the best lenses that you can buy for the money because it is so fast, crystal clear, and inexpensive. Whether you are an amateur photographer having trouble taking pictures in the dark or a professional photographer trying to get beautifully shallow depth of field, this lens does it all.



The beautiful thing about this type of lens is the fact that very little is sacrificed in order to make this lens. On zoom lenses, you get the versatility of framing your shot as you please, but at the expense of light that is lost traveling through all that glass. Even the fastest zoom lenses (like the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens) are at least two stops slower than this lens at wide open (so that means four times the amount of light). Also people will say that VR is a great way to take hand-held shots in the dark (which is true, I love VR on my zoom lenses) but they do not account for moving subjects (VR only helps when you move) and the shallow depth of field that you obtain with a lens that is so fast. I personally like to set my camera to Aperture Priority Mode, lock it in at f/2 (which is the sweet spot on this camera in terms of sharpness) and shoot away. I am always pleasantly surprised by the results that I get.



If you are budget minded, or if you are never going to shoot below f/4, you might want to opt for theNikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, but if you have the cash, the investment is worth it. These kinds of lenses will keep their value for years to come.


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Nikon 50MM F/1.4G AF-S Nikkor Lens
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Technical Details

- Normal angle of view on FX-format cameras - Classic, normal angle of view when used on a Nikon FX-format digital SLR or 35mm film camera
- An ideal portrait lens when used on a Nikon DX-format digital SLR, approximating the angle of view similar to that of a 75mm lens
- Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare
- Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus
- Close focusing to 1.5 feet
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 "Great lens, especially for low light, no flash work" 2010-01-07
By AJR
It's fast and great optically. For portraits or poorly lit subjects where a flash is not allowed (or not wanted) this is the perfect lens. On a DX format camera it's a bit long (field of view is about 75mm equivalent) for some inside work, a 28 or 35mm focal length might be a better option (but 1.8 is the faster you can get in those focal lengths).

 "Good stuff. Worth every penny." 2010-01-06
By Micah
I had two of the previous generation of 50/1.4 AF before owning this lens. I've tried both versions on a D2x, d90, a d300, d3, and d3x. This is the better version, and it's really the top of the heap, short of the MF 1.2 or a bloody Leica. So if you want sharp and AF simultaneously, this is your best bet.



Yes, it could be a touch sharper wide open. It could also be five times more expensive. It's sharper edge to edge than the old version at all settings. It's sharper in the corners than the Sigma or the Canon 1.2.



All around I'm quite happy.



I am nervous about only one thing: while blowing dust off I tapped the rear element with the plastic tip of my blower bulb. It made a quite resonant "TING". Looking at the diagrams on Nikon's site, it is a very thin element. Moreso than the previous generation. For the most part, this seems to be a much more robust build than the previous 1.4AF. (I owned two because I pretty nearly destroyed my first one...it did still work even so.) But that rear element does give me pause and I now try to shift it forward before and after mounting it (when I can remember).



Optically, can't complain. Focus doesn't seem any faster or slower than the previous version. It's more comfortable to hold since nothing spins or moves externally while it's focusing. It's quieter, which is nice in the dim situations I often use it it.



It actually focuses properly on my d90, unlike other fast nikon glass. (I've tried many d90's and it seems that d90's just don't focus precisely with their center point with large aperture screw driven lenses.)



Good stuff. If you shoot film or FX get one. If you have a DX, get the 35/1.8 AFS. If you have the 35/1.8 AFS, get this too! If you are using your Nikon DSLR for video, you should get like ten of these. Ok, maybe one. But still, it's that nice.



Hope you found this useful. Enjoy shooting!

 "Nice for DSLR without the internal motor" 2009-12-19
By Anthony Loh (NY, USA)
This is an excellence "fast" lens - very sharp and the auto focus is fast and accurate. This is one that you want when shoot in a low light environment where flash is not permitted.



Having said that, however, it is so much more expensive than the Nikkor 50mm f1.4D without significantly improvement on the optical quality. If you own a entry level Nikon dSLR (e.g., D40/x, D60, D3000, D5000) without an internal motor to power the D-series lens (or lenses without internal motor of their own) then, you will like this one. If you own a more advance dSLR (D80, D90, D300/s) then, you are better off economically with the 50 f1.4D.

 "Sharp, well constructed, and AF-S; great normal lens!" 2009-12-16
By S. S. Malhotra (Norwalk, CT)
Pro's:

I initially got this prime because it was THE ONLY lens at the time that had an f-stop less than 2.8 AND AF-S on my old D40x BACK in December of 2008 (other than the $6,000 200 f/2).



Thankfully, Nikon updated their DX AF-S lineup this year aggressively with the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras as well, but I'll review that later.



This is a bokeh machine, not as creamy and perfect as the Nikon 85 1.4, but pretty nice. But bokeh is a personal thing, and some people find it a little nervous in this lens (your call).



AF-S is dead silent, hunts very little in low light, and tracks well.



Light weight and a nice hood is included.



Works awesome on my N75 film body (and I can't WAIT to use it a D700!!)



Con's:

AF is apparently slower than previous 50mm models that are AF only (not AF-S).



A bit long on a DX body to be considered "normal"(75mm equivalent), but still useful as a portrait lens (just not AS close as say a 85mm on an FX body).



I just don't use it as often as I'd like and always reach for the 35 1.8G as my "go to" prime ONLY because 50mm on a DX is too long for a general purpose lens.



Upshot:

A worthwhile purchase, an excellent AF-S revision to older models, and perfect choice for those AF-motor-less users (D40/x/D60/D5000) who need a portrait/fast prime lens. Also works on FX/Film bodies (but not compatible with film bodies prior to the N75 era, ie


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I have also found DxO Optics Pro v 5.0, Elite Edition Photo Enhancing Software for Mac & Windows. a priceless software tool with this camera/lens combination (This "module" is available with my D200 + 50 1.4G, helps give my shots an "extra stop" of noise reduction.). I always shoot RAW images and use DxO to convert to TIFF or jpg.

 "Nikon 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens" 2009-12-13
By Teunis D. Baas
Good basic prime lens. Bought it because it is a required/suggested/recommended lens for many photo classes & exercises. Forces you to get closer to your object. Is closest to "human eye" observation. Not an expsensvie lens: I read great reviews on this lens.


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Lens making is an art - Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens making, harder and harder, in their effort to provide the "glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures.PRODUCT FEATURES:D-type lens design provides distance information as part of flash and ambient light exposure processes;Classic normal lens provides speed and compact design;Multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting;Exceptionally lightweight and compact - ideal for travel photography;Stops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control.
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- High-speed normal lens
- Great for travel and for shooting full-length portraits in available light
- Distortion-free images with superb resolution and color rendition
- Provides high-contrast images even at maximum aperture
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 "I dont own this lens I just have a question I was hoping someone could answer" 2009-11-25
By R. Milliken (Santa Clarita, CA USA)
I have a Nikon d3000 (Nikons new entry level dslr not the d300) and really want this lens. I have shot with the 50 mm f1.4 lens before and it autofocuses just fine, but I was wondering if this lens would autofocus on my camera. If I have to manually focus it is not a big dealI just want to know before I buy it if this lens would autofocus. Anyone who caould answer my question that would be really helful.

 "Would be cool if the D40 didn't suck." 2009-11-25
By Ian Flanigan (Simi Valley, CA)
I usually shoot Canon, but due to many other reason I'm stuck with a Nikon D40 for now. I don't really know anything about Nikon, but I figured this would be a rad lens. The problem is that it won't auto focus on the D40. I know I know, I should have researched it more and learned about it, but really? Come on, who makes a camera this day and age that can't auto focus with certain lenses. Whatever, I'm returning it and getting the 35mm 1.8. I played it with it a bit and it had some really nice results. Amazon also got it to be super quick, overnight actually.

 "Awesome value" 2009-11-23
By Well of Mimir
This lens works great in low light. Most of my shoots take place in low ambient light settings with no flash or speed light use. This lens does a great job of producing a sharp image at high ISOs.

 "Great lens - 7 out of 5 stars!!!" 2009-11-22
By G. Joseph
I found so many different sites that all had reviews that pointed to this lens - and they were all totally correct.



To sum it up this lens is amazing.



Build quality is pretty good. Pictures come out very sharp. It focuses really fast probably since its so compact and light.



And on top of all this its price less is than $150!!! I think its the cheapest lens that Nikon makes.



I am so glad I brought it.

 "Cheap and awesome!" 2009-11-21
By Jose Garay A (Lima, Lima Peru)
The lens is smaller than I expected, but its performance is amazing. I tested when it just arrived, and uploaded the first shots in Facebook:[...]

I highly recommend it!



Greetings from Perú!



José.


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