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AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G

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Sample Images

Sample Image 1
The sharpness and fine detail found in the starfish demonstrate the level of quality this lens possesses. Also notice the natural bokeh in the background. Shutter speed 1/2000s

Aperture

Focal length

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Sample Image 2

An example of shallow-focus portraiture, delivering a natural transition between sharpness and bokeh. The smooth skin tonality is
also noteworthy. Shutter speed 1/1600s

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Sample Image 3
At a wide-open aperture of f/1.8, this lens delivers beautiful background bokeh in both the sky and the texture of the fence. Shutter speed 1/80s

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Sample Image 4
This fast lens and its shallow depth of field give this flower image a macrolike quality. Also noteworthy is the faithful color reproduction. Shutter speed 1/320s

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Sample Image 5
This fast f/1.8 lens offers an amazing low-light capability. This evening shot was made using a fast enough shutter speed to shoot handheld at ISO200. The lights in the background exemplify quality bokeh. Shutter speed 1/160s

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NIKKOR Lenses

AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G

Fast, normal lens with superior optical performance

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Sample Image 1

Key Features

Sample Images
A fast, single-focal-length lens with normal 50mm focal length Large maximum aperture of f/1.8 Newly developed optical system employing an aspherical lens element Silent Wave Motor (SWM) realizes quiet AF operation Two focus modes are available M/A (quick switching from AF to MF) and M (manual focus)

Specifications

Focal length 50mm

Maximum aperture

Minimum aperture

Lens construction

7 elements in 6 groups (with one aspherical lens element)

Angle of view

47 (3130' with Nikon DX format)

Minimum focus distance

0.45 m/1.48 ft
Maximum reproduction ratio

No. of diaphragm blades

7 (rounded)

Filter-attachment size

Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)
Approximately 72 x 52.5 mm/2.8 x 2.1 in.

Weight

Approximately 185 g/6.6 oz

Supplied accessories

58mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-58, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB47, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1013

MTF Chart

Spatial Frequencies

S: Sagittal

M: Meridional

10 lines/mm

30 lines/mm
How to read the MTF chart

Lens Construction

: Aspherical lens elements : ED glass elements : Super ED glass elements

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