Nikon AF NIKKOR 2137 50mm
Exceptional sharpness across the frame is delivered by its 12-element optical design with 2 ED and 2 aspherical elements, even wide open at f/1.8. The Nano Crystal Coating effectively suppresses flare and ghosting, while the customizable control ring and weather-sealed, 185g build add practical versatility. This lens is best for street and travel photographers using Nikon Z cameras who need a lightweight, high-resolution prime for everyday shooting.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average aperture (19th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 527 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | AutoManual |
| Stabilization | No |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon AF NIKKOR 2137 50mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 17-70mm | 12mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 155 | 544 | 225 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | AutoManual | RXD | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon AF NIKKOR 2137 50mm | 12.8 | 12.7 | 97 | 33.9 | 59.4 | 19.4 | 63.9 | 33.8 | 53.7 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.7 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.5 | 63.9 | 89.6 | 86.3 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary Compare | 87.1 | 96.5 | 91 | 86.6 | 88.5 | 96.2 | 98.1 | 33.8 | 54.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.5 | 80.5 | 86 | 50.8 | 86.7 | 82.5 | 63.9 | 80.6 | 86.3 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.8 | 73.3 | 40.3 | 78.9 | 75.8 | 44.7 | 95.9 | 90.3 | 82.6 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.1 | 98.7 | 68.2 | 38.5 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 91.1 | 33.8 | 90.3 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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