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Features
- Autofocus system is compatible with select Nikon DSLRs that support D-type lenses and have an autofocus motor.
- NOTE: THIS LENS WILL NOT AUTOFOCUS with D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, D40, D40X AND D60. These cameras will only allow for manual focus with AF-D type lenses.
- Focal Length : 50 mm (FX), 75mm (DX)
- Great for travel and for shooting full-length portraits in available light
Description
Lens not zoomable - Focal Length : 50 mm, Minimum Focus Distance - 1.5 ft.( 0.45 m) - High-speed normal lens - Great for travel and for shooting full-length portraits in available light. Performance in any light: The AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D is fast enough for shooting in most lighting situations without a flash—from dusk and dawn to dim indoor lighting. Its aperture control ring allows for manual adjustments during Live View shooting. Broaden your shooting opportunities. From the Manufacturer This compact and fast, f/1.8 lens is versatile and perfect for travel and portrait pictures as well as general photography. D-type lens design provides distance information as part of flash and ambient light exposure processesMulti-layer coating minimizes flare and ghostingExceptionally lightweight and compact Ideal for travel photographyClassic normal lens provides speed and compact designStops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control. Maximum Angle of View (FX- format) is 46°
Brand: Nikon
Focal Length Description: 50
Lens Type: Standard
Compatible Mountings: Nikon
Camera Lens Description: Nikon F
Focal Length Description: 50
Lens: Standard
Compatible Camera Mount: Nikon
Maximum Focal Length: 50 millimeters
Minimum Focal Length: 50 millimeters
Lens Design: Prime
Focus Type: Manual Focus
Lens Fixed Focal Length: 50 millimeters
Lens Coating Description: Standard
Zoom Ratio: 11
Image stabilization: no image stabilization
Real Angle Of View: 46 degrees
Maximum Aperture: 1.8 f_stop
Minimum Aperture: 22
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7
Compatible Camera Models: Nikon F-mount cameras
Photo Filter Size: 5.2 centimeters
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Lens Color: Black
Screen Size: 2.47 inches
Color: Black
Compatible Devices: Nikon Cameras, Nikon Digital SLRs
Exposure Control Type: Automatic, Manual
Light Sensitivity: Wide light sensitivity range
Maximum Shutter Speed: Nikon F-Bayonet seconds
Media Type: ProductImage
Viewfinder Type: LCD screen
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Brand: Nikon
Camera Lens: Nikon F
Model Name: 2137
Item Highlight: Nikon f/1.8 aperture with AF-D technology and manual aperture ring for portraits, travel and street photography
UPC: 018208021376
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer Part Number: JAA013DA
Global Trade Identification Number: 76, 54
Unit Count: 1 Count
Built-In Media: AF FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Fixed Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, LC-52 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
Item Part Number: JAA009AD, JAA013DA
Item Weight: 155 g
Manufacturer: Nikon
Warranty Description: 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts, This warranty doesn't apply to the batteries and software driver that accompany this product
Model Number: 2137
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Color: Black
I was torn between the 2008 NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (G Model) for $180 and this older 2002 (D Model) NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D for $130. After reading the reviews, this lens potentially has a slight edge in sharpness and distortion, but loses slightly in aberrations--but none of these are issues in practical use. Either the camera, RAW software, or both correct potential problems. These lenses have NO image stabilization, which is a non-issue for most portrait shooting. . This lens was CLEARLY a winner and cost less. I'm convinced that there is NO winning edge between these 2 lenses, but this one is still made by Nikon and shaves off dollars. Don't waste a few bucks IF your camera can use this "D" model. . There are NO DX (APS-C) 50mm Nikkor lenses, so at 50mm the FX is the GO TO choice to get a 50mm DX (77mm = DX APS-C) Nikon cameras. But, 77mm is perfect for above-the-waist portraits! (You’ll need a 35mm Lens on a DX to get the 50mm (eq.) perspective. (If this is confusing, Google “APS-C Cropping Factors.” The Crop factor on my D7500 is 1.53, but it depends on the NIKON SENSOR in the camera. Canon Camera’s crop factor is likewise different). . The Bokeh is wonderful with this lens. The 7 blades in both Len Models are different: The G model has rounded blades, and this D model has straight blades. I thought that was a killer until I examined photos taken with both. It's a wash out to 11x14s. Only pixel peepers/counter will ever notice any difference. . I have a D7500 and it HAS a motor so it works with almost all Nikon Lenses. This lens will NOT autofocus the D40, D60, F3 and similar Cameras WITHOUT a motor in the Camera (including the popular D3000/D5000 series) . This lens is sharp. It is sharper than $1500 zoom lenses. Zoom lenses cannot match the sharpness of any little 50mm Primes. They are made with few parts, simple assembly, and proven technologies. This jewel was made in China, but Nikon's 50mm have been made there and they have all been sharp. Oh, well . . . Here are a few pics that show the sharpness and bokeh. ALL are CROPPED at 50%--all I can say is WOW! . Good photo shooting...
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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019 by LGL
Color: Black
This lens was purchased for the Nikon D7000. Some of the features and usability change on different camera types, so what I wrote about specifically applies to the D7000 and may be different or similar on other camera bodies. I purchased this fixed focus 50mm lens because it allows for much broader aperture control from f/1.8 to 22 versus my 18-200mm zoom lens which has an aperture range from f/3.5 to 5.6 . One can take images at lower light without flash due to the 1.8 aperture (faster shutter speeds at lower light). But it also allows desired blur of the background when focusing on a specific feature of something as close as 1.5 ft, for example a blossom or a person's face in a portrait or close up in the house of somebody sitting at a table. Otherwise I would not use the lens indoors. It really is a great creative lens for portrait and other applications, but mainly for outdoors. I prefer the 18mm of my zoom lens for indoor pictures (need the wide angle functionality). It is a fine versatile lens for travel and outside pics if one does not want/need a much bulkier zoom lens. The lens has a diameter of only 52mm versus the 72mm of the zoom lens, so it appears small. This is not a VR image stabilization lens, which for the pictures I took has not been an issue, but I have a steady hand. We'll see if that ever becomes an issue. Image stabilization is definitely an awesome feature, but this lens costs 'only' about $140. The D7000 can control the autofocus of this lens and apertures via the camera automatically-note that the aperture is also controlled manually through the camera, not the aperture ring. The lens needs to be locked at f/22 with the lock switch on the ring in the locked position on the lens. Otherwise the D7000 will display a control error on the top control panel flashing 'F EE'. One can control the aperture manually through the sub-command dial (at the front of the camera) with the program mode to 'A' or 'M'. In other words, on the D7000 you will never use the aperture ring manually by moving it physically; it's done through the sub-command dial only. So one can concentrate on manual focus or simply use the autofocus. However, I like the manual focus on non-moving objects and an open aperture (like f/1.8) to get just the right effect of blur (bokeh) of the background. It's a fun lens. I also purchased the 52mm screw in NC filter to protect the lens. The lens was purchased through Amazon and was supplied with a snap on type front cover. I had ordered one along with the lens, but that wasn't necessary, so you can save ~$10 there by not ordering the snap-on type front cover in addition. The lens is great quality and the pictures are awesome. It's a valuable lens, especially for being relatively inexpensive compared to the other lenses from Nikon. It's a good purchase. Thomas nikond7000dslr.org
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2011 by Thomas
Color: Black
If you have a camera with a built-in autofocus-motor (D90, etc...), then you need this lens. Everyone should have a 50mm f/1.8 (or faster) lens. This lens is just too inexpensive and too good to pass up. You buy this lens for two reasons: to shoot in low light without flash or to get great depth of field control. With a wide aperture of f/1.8 you are guaranteed to get great natural light pictures indoors or other low light situations while maintaining a relatively low ISO. The other advantage to large apertures is of course the great isolation of your subject by limiting depth of field. The sample images posted by reviewers show how well this lens works on both accounts. I see reviews complaining about the sharpness of this lens. Forget about it. Sharpness is rarely a result of the lens. I've taken incredibly sharp pictures with this lens and very fuzzy pictures. Every fuzzy picture was because of something I did "wrong", for example... Depth of Field: With f/1.8 at 50mm if you're framing a close subject that is only 2 feet away, your depth of field (amount of subject in focus) is only .38 inches (< 1 cm). That is what is referred to as "paper thin" depth of field. Naturally with such a small amount of the subject in focus much of the image will be "unsharp". This is expected and called bokeh. Be sure to understand how depth of field works, or make sure to shoot all your subjects from very far away (not recommended). If this is your first prime lens, then consider the 35mm f/1.8 which has a much more forgiving DOF (.8 inches at 2 feet when wide open). Subject Motion: With such a limited depth of field, when shooting at the larger apertures, even a small bit of subject motion can cause one of two things to happen. The first is that the part of the subject you wanted to be in focus moved and is now out of focus. The second is that the shutter speed wasn't fast enough to freeze the subject and motion blur occurs. Make sure to shoot moving subjects with an appropriately high shutter speed. Here is where your Nikon beats all other DSLRs: you can customize this using Auto ISO in your camera menu. Camera Shake: If you let your camera decide everything for you then eventually your shutter speed is going to drop to a value where you can no longer hold the camera steady enough to get a clear shot without a tripod. You need to always shoot at a speed that you can hold the camera steady at. Customize Auto ISO here as well based on your capabilities. Focus Errors: With paper thin depth of field at the wider apertures it's even easier for a focus error to ruin a picture. If you're taking a close-up picture of someone's face, and your camera selects the nearest object to focus on, then their nose will be in focus but their eyes slightly blurry. That will ruin your picture. Even being slightly off will wreck a great picture. Be very careful with your choice of focus method. If you're shooting at the wider apertures, but not at the nearest object, you may want to use selective auto-focus. Try to focus on the eyes if you're taking pictures of people. It's easy to see how the challenges of shooting at wide apertures have more to do with the sharpness of pictures than any optical quality of the lens. It is challenging, but the great pictures you get are well worth the effort. After the first year I owned this lens my photography education was greatly accelerated. I was immediately challenged to understand and master depth of field, shutter speed, ISO, and auto-focus. Without it, I would have continued to do the same dumb things that resulted in mediocre and blurred pictures. I would have continued to blame the tools (camera, lens, flash, etc...) instead of taking control for myself. If you're afraid to walk, then don't get this lens. The only way you're going to get proper depth of field and good framing is by walking closer to or farther away from your subject. If you don't have a camera with a built in autofocus-motor (D40, D40X, D60, D3000, D3100, or D5000), then you will either need to get the more expensive 50mm f/1.4 with the autofocus-motor or, if this is your first prime lens and you want a lower price, go ahead and start with the more forgiving 35mm f/1.8.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2010 by SMR
Color: Black
This 50mm is a great lens. I purchased it for 90 bucks on here to pair it with my fresh new D3200. This review is mainly intended for users without an internal focus motor because that is what i have, a d3200. I bought this lens for car photography. I wanted that sick looking bokeh and narrow depth of field. When i first got this lens, I was shocked at the image quality. Amazed me. The blurred background and sharp photos were stunning. After getting more knowledgable about photography and started to shoot more seriously, i lost a lot of thrill for this lens. I realized after months of use that the bokeh isn't that amazing in this lens. Yeah it can get quite blurred but the "quality" of the bokeh isn't that stunning in comparison to other lenses (1.8G). Having to manual focus this lens is the BIGGEST pain about it. I knew that when purchasing, however you'll find that a lot of your photos aren't focused well. If you hand hold this lens at wide apertures, you will have a hard time getting tack sharp photos and finding focus. Especially in LOW light it is hard to nail focus tack sharp. If you are looking for speed and productive, fast shooting, this obviously isnt the lens for entry level cameras. On the other hand, it is a GREAT video lens. The wide apertures give an amazing cinematic feel to my videography. This is perhaps the only reason I will hang onto this lens after many years. Plus its always nice to have another 50mm. My conclusion. It is much more challenging than the kit lens (18-55 VR) and can produce way more professional looking photos. It can be sharp at wide apertures if you take your time to nail focus right on (tripod preferably). If you want a fast lens and cannot save any more money for a better investment, you can't go wrong. You will learn a lot. However, if you have money, just buy the 1.8G. I have recently ordered it and am expecting great results. Plus it autofocuses on my body. If you want to check out some shots from this lens and my d3200, check out my flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/112859823@N05/
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2014 by Theconsumer1
Color: Black
This lens is absolutely phenomenal. I have used a variety of lenses of various quality and mounts since the 1980s, and this prime lens is quite possibly the best I've ever used. Every facet of this lens is superb. For those just starting, the autofocus is quick and precise. For those more advanced, the focus precision combined with fantastic optics provide incredible Bokeh and Depth Of Field control. At f/1.8, this lens has such a narrow DOF that only shallow items (eg, *not* flowers with long pistils and stamens) will focus well. Yet at f/4 with moderately broad DOF, you still get amazing Bokeh. Processing shows little (virtually none) lens distortion which translates to better quality images. My concern is for moderate- and low-light imaging. This lens captures light very well, allowing me to run my body at lower ISO and thus obtain better quality images. Compared to older 50mm prime lenses I've owned, both Screw Mount and Canon Mount, this lens is physically smaller and lighter. Its image capture is on par with the Canon-branded lens and far superior to the East German Hanimex Screw Mount (no surprise there). The Canon FD 1.8 provided similar Bokeh and quality at wide open aperture, but seemed to allow less light in at f/16 (the smallest aperture on the Canon lens) than the Nikon lens does (possibly due to slightly smaller diameter lens in the Canon). More light transfer = better image capture, all else being equal. The Nikon lens aperture shuts down all the way to f/22 giving almost infinitely wide DOF which is great for allowing hurried manual-focus shots of wildlife or sports. If you don't have this lens in your bag, it is a must-have no matter what body you are using. Keep in mind that the lowest level Nikon bodies (D-3xxx and D-5xxx series and older D40, d50, d60 models) do NOT support autofocus of this lens. Even so, I would still recommend purchasing this lens due to its excellent physical and image quality. This lens will be an asset for a life well beyond most bodies and will serve those with Full-framed FX bodies as well as the cropped DX bodies.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2014 by Lee
Color: Black
Under the technical details this is listed as a zoom lens. It is not. It is a prime lens and does not zoom. You must change your position to frame your photo. This lens will not autofocus with many DX cameras. Specifically the D40, D40x, D60, D3000, d3100, D3200, D3300, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300. Autofocus is a critical function for these are cameras aimed at novice/newer to digital photographers. It will mount on these cameras, it will function in all respects but the autofocus. It WILL fully function with the D90, D7000, D7100, more expensive cameras aimed at enthusiasts. They contain a focusing mechanism in the camera body that works with the AF designated lenses. That being said, this is a spectacular lens as others have reported. A prime lens can rock your world in terms of clarity and photo quality. When being used on a DX camera it does NOT function as the "nifty fifty" that many are looking for. That label is a holdover from film photography. It indicates the the focal length that mimics the normal view of the human eye and gets a tad confusing with the development of the DX 1.5 cropped sensor. This is a 50mm lens on an FX camera. Mounted on a DX camera it is the equivalent of a 75mm (short telephoto). In an average sized room you may run out of room to back up to get everyone in the frame. If you want the 50mm view on a DX camera a better choice is the wonderful Nikon 35mm f/1.8 AF-S G. This prime lens will give you the 50mm lens (52mm approximately) you are looking for and works very well in low light/no flash situations. It will autofocus on all DX cameras as it has Nikon's Silent Wave Motor in the lens (the S in AF-S). This 50mm lens is a standard lens that is as fine as they come for camera bodies with an internal focusing motor. I love it and use it as a short tele on a D7100. I also have tried it on a D5100 and a D60. It is sharp and the shots are beautiful. You just need the time to manually focus properly, not always possible with fast moving toddlers and pets. These bodies will indicate that a correct focus has been achieved by displaying a dot in the viewfinder. Catching that perfect focus manually takes more practice than the casual photographer has time for. I like Nikons' fast accurate autofocus and do not see any benefit in not spending a few bucks more to get the lens that fully works with the camera (I also own the 35mm f/1.8G AF-S ). I have personally muddled through this world of digital from film and I hope this helps the next budding photographer in choosing the best lens for your needs.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2014 by Southern Cookie
Color: Black
A good lens that lasts a long time!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2026 by Atomicfiber Books
Color: Black
This lens if flat out amazing but I do wish it was a little better built. The first several times I used my it was a super tight fit on my camera body. That is the only flaw I have ever noticed. The best thing about this lens is the price. This lens is super fast and perfect for low light situations. Actually it is perfect for just about anything. Super sharp, I like the bokeh, and again super fast. I love this lens for portraits and it is perfect for inside gyms. Here recently I have been doing some pictures for dance competitions and inside a poorly lit gym f/2.8 isn't nearly fast enough, but at f/1.8 this lens is. Don't believe all the low reviews you read. Let's set som bad reviews straigght. First if you camera body doesn't have a built in motor for focusing then this lens will not autofocus because it doesn't have a focusing motor. If you are going to own and operate a DSLR camera then know your camera. Also this lens may appear soft to some people at f/1.8. It is not soft, you must know at f/1.8 you have a very shallow depth of field. If you don't know what depth of field is then don't buy this because you are to dumb to buy a DSLR and buy a point and shoot camera. Another things if the focusing is off that is your camera focusing system and not the lens. And some say that even when manual focusing it is out of focus, no way unless that lens it straight up broken.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2011 by Jeremy D. Catchings