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Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4 Lens

The Nikon 50mm f/1.4 is a 50mm f/1.4 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Used copies start from $180 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4 Lens

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Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4 Lens

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Product Highlights

  • Fast f/1.4 aperture for low-light performance
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Compatible with Nikon F-mount cameras
  • High-quality optics for sharp images

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Lens Overview — Nikon 50mm f/1.4

The Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4 is a full-frame prime lens built around the Nikon F mount, offering a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 that opens up strong potential for low-light shooting and selective focus work. With a fixed 50mm focal length, this is a standard prime — a focal length long favored for its natural, relatively neutral perspective that translates well across portrait, street, and everyday photography. The lens weighs just 230g, making it an easy companion for extended shooting sessions without adding significant bulk to your kit.

It accepts 52mm filters, a common size that fits neatly into most photographers' existing filter collections. Autofocus is supported, and the lens also allows manual focus operation, giving shooters flexibility depending on the situation. There is no image stabilization, so keeping shutter speed in check remains the photographer's responsibility in challenging light — though the wide f/1.4 aperture provides meaningful compensation.

Designed for full-frame Nikon F-mount DSLRs, this lens covers the full image circle of a 35mm sensor. Its combination of compact size, fast aperture, and dual focus modes makes it a practical and versatile standard prime for Nikon DSLR users.

Key Features — Nikon 50mm f/1.4

f/1.4 Maximum Aperture: Wide maximum aperture allows shooting in low-light conditions and provides shallow depth of field for subject separation.

50mm Full-Frame Prime: Fixed 50mm focal length offers a natural, neutral perspective well suited to portraits, street, and everyday photography.

Nikon F Mount: Compatible with the full range of Nikon F-mount DSLR bodies, both full-frame and APS-C.

Full-Frame Coverage: Image circle covers the entire 35mm full-frame sensor with no vignetting on full-frame Nikon bodies.

Autofocus with Manual Override: Built-in AF motor enables autofocus operation, with the option to switch to manual focus when the situation calls for it.

Lightweight at 230g: Compact and light enough to carry all day without adding meaningful bulk to a DSLR kit.

Lens Specifications — Nikon 50mm f/1.4

Nikon 50mm f/1.4 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesPortrait, Street, Night, Creative Effects
Lens TypePrime
FormatFull Frame
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length50mm
Maximum Aperturef/1.4
Camera SystemDSLR
Lens MountNikon F
AutofocusYes
Focus TypeAuto, Manual
Image StabilizationNone
Filter Thread52mm

Description — Nikon 50mm f/1.4

The Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4 is a full-frame standard prime lens for the Nikon F mount, built around a fixed 50mm focal length and a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4. Weighing only 230g, it is easy to carry throughout a full day of shooting without fatigue. The lens accommodates 52mm filters — a popular size that most photographers will already have in their collection.

Both autofocus and manual focus modes are supported, offering versatility whether you're shooting portraits, street scenes, or other subjects. The lens does not include image stabilization, so it relies on its wide f/1.4 aperture to help maintain exposure flexibility in difficult lighting. As a prime lens covering the full-frame format on Nikon F-mount DSLRs, it delivers a consistent, distraction-free shooting experience for photographers who prefer a fixed focal length over a zoom.

Pros — Nikon 50mm f/1.4

  • ✓Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture (specifications.maximumAperture) supports shooting in low-light conditions
  • ✓Lightweight at just 230g (specifications.weight) for comfortable all-day carry
  • ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus (specifications.focusType) for shooting flexibility

Cons — Nikon 50mm f/1.4

  • ✗No image stabilization (specifications.imageStabilization: None), requiring attention to shutter speed in low light
  • ✗Single focal length (specifications.zoomPrime: Prime) offers no zoom flexibility
  • ✗Nikon F mount only (specifications.mount.lens) limits compatibility to Nikon F-mount camera systems

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Frequently Asked Questions — Nikon 50mm f/1.4

Which cameras is this lens compatible with?+
This lens is designed for Nikon F-mount cameras (specifications.mount.lens). It covers a full-frame image circle (specifications.lensFormat), making it suitable for both full-frame and APS-C Nikon F-mount DSLRs.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
Yes, the lens supports autofocus (specifications.autoFocus: true) as well as manual focus operation (specifications.focusType). This gives shooters the option to switch between modes depending on their shooting needs.
Does the lens have image stabilization?+
No, this lens does not include image stabilization (specifications.imageStabilization: None). In low-light situations, the fast f/1.4 maximum aperture allows you to use faster shutter speeds to help minimize camera shake.
What filter size does this lens use?+
The lens uses a 52mm filter thread (specifications.filterThreadSize), which is a common size widely available across most filter brands and systems.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 230g (specifications.weight), making it a compact and lightweight option that adds minimal bulk to a camera body.

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