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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
81 PixelMeter Score 5 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Extremely affordable price point
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Fast aperture and effective autofocus
  • Well-controlled distortion
Cons Cons
  • Plastic build quality with a tight mount fit
  • Noisy and rotating autofocus mechanism
  • Optical flaws including vignetting, bokeh fringing, and unpleasant bokeh
  • Soft edges and low contrast at wide apertures
  • Requires camera body with internal motor for autofocus

Launch price Launch price $150
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 50mm f/1.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon F · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 45 cm (0.15x)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Weight & size Weight & size 155g (5.5 oz) · 63.5 x 39 mm (2.50 x 1.54 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 21, 2002
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $150
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime

Elements Elements 6
Groups Groups 5
Coatings Coatings Super Integrated Coating

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 50mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 50mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 46°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 45 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.15x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Unit focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 155g (5.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 63.5mm (2.50 in)
Length Length 39mm (1.54 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None