N°163509 · Family detail
NikonPortrait·NIKON F mount·1978
Nikon AI Nikkor 50mm F/1.8
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length50mm
Max aperturef/1.8
TypePortrait · Prime
Release year1978
Weight220 g
Filter size52 mm
Min focus distance0.45 m
Aperture blades7
Optical elements6
Groups5
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)
Lens hoodHS-11 - Snap-on round
HR-1 - Screw-type round
TeleconvertersNot compatible
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
Lens TypeStandard prime lens
Summary02
Nikon AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 is a Nikon F-mount prime lens. It has a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture for low-light use and is commonly used for portrait and general-purpose photography.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
- Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
- Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
- L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
- Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
- Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm
Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.
- Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
- Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm
A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.
- Nikon FNative
Sources03
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Other Mounts03
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