Nikkor AF-S 50mm F/1.8 G

Specifications01

MountNIKON F

Focal length50mm

Max aperturef/1.8

TypeCinema · Portrait · Prime

Weight185 g

Filter size58 mm

Physical length72 mm

Min focus distance0.45 m

Max magnification0.1493

Aperture blades7

Optical elements7

Groups6

Lens hoodNikon HB-47, barrel-shaped, bayonet mount (supplied)

Additional Info02

Category["Nikon","Nikon F"]

Keywords["F-mount","Nikkor","Nikon","Prime","Standard"]

Review AuthorMarkus Stamm

Review Rating6

Other FeaturesLens provides distance (D) information to the camera, Silent Wave AF motor

Review VerdictThe Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8 G is a solid performer that delivers very good to excellent sharpness in the image center, but struggles in the image corners at large apertures on the high-resolution sensor of the D850. For best performance, the lens needs to be stopped down to f/4 or f/5.6. Typical for a fast prime there is some vignetting wide open as well as a fair amount of bokeh fringing. CAs and distortion are moderate. The bokeh quality is not outstanding, but quite good for this lens class and generally quite smooth. The build quality is good and in line with other Nikon lenses in this segment. Thanks to a silent wave drive, AF action is silent and reasonably fast (for the typical usage of such a lens). Given its fairly affordable price, the lens is a very attractive option if you're in the market for a normal prime.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":8,"Optical Quality":6,"Price/Performance":9}

Review Published2021-08-03T17:49:00+00:00

Optical Construction7 elements in 6 groups, incl. 1 aspherical element