The AF-Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4D is Nikon's current version of their fast 'standard' prime lens, and while this specific model was introduced in 1995, the basic optical design dates back to the manual focus 50mm 1:1.4 AI of 1977. It features a traditional layout of 7 elements in 6 groups utilizing spherical surfaces only, which Nikon claims will deliver distortion-free images with superb resolution and colour accuracy, plus high contrast even at maximum aperture. The 50mm focal length classes it as a 'standard' lens on the FX format, with none of the 'perspective distortion' characteristic of wideangle or telephoto lenses, whilst on the vastly more popular and widespread DX format it behaves like a short telephoto, ideal for portraiture.
| Note! AF not supported by D40, D60, D3000 & D5000 cameras
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| Date introduced |
1995 |
| Maximum format size |
35mm full frame |
| Focal length |
50mm |
| 35mm equivalent focal length (APS-C) |
75mm |
| Diagonal Angle of view (FF) |
47º |
| Diagonal Angle of view (APS-C) |
31º |
| Maximum aperture |
F1.4 |
| Minimum aperture |
F16 |
| Lens Construction |
7 elements / 6 groups |
| Number of diaphragm blades |
7 |
| Minimum focus |
0.45m |
| Maximum magnification |
0.15x |
| AF motor type |
• 'Screw drive' from camera body |
| Focus method |
Unit |
| Image stabilization |
• None |
| Filter thread |
• 52mm
• Does not rotate on focus |
| Supplied accessories |
• Front and rear caps |
| Optional accessories |
• Lens Hood HR-2 |
| Weight |
230g (8.1 oz) |
| Dimensions |
64.5mm diameter x 42.5mm length
(2.5 x 1.7 in) |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F only |
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