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Nikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D 50mm
The f/1.4 maximum aperture delivers strong subject isolation and low-light performance on full-frame F-mount bodies, with a 75mm equivalent field of view on DX cameras. Its Super Integrated Coating and 7-blade diaphragm produce pleasing bokeh, while the bundled accessory kit adds practical value right out of the box. This lens is best for portrait photographers seeking classic rendering and shallow depth of field on a budget.
Focal length 50mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Nikon F
af type AF
lens type prime
47 Overall Score
Price $309
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile) 95th
Cons
- Below average macro (13th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | AF |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D 50mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 9mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 590 | 290 | 306 | 175 | 326 |
| AF Type | AF | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D 50mm | 54.1 | 95.2 | 53.2 | 13.2 | 42.1 | 97.3 | 33.6 | 20.9 | 35 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 80.8 | 64.1 | 84.1 | 96.6 | 68.9 | 97.9 | 52.1 | 80.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85.4 | 84.4 | 85.4 | 90 | 81.7 | 86.3 | 78.7 | 90.8 | 35 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 54.1 | 84.4 | 84.7 | 49.2 | 86 | 86.3 | 80.8 | 86.4 | 96.7 |
| Viltrox AF 9mm F2.8 XF Compare | 85.4 | 84.4 | 87.2 | 89.4 | 84.6 | 86.3 | 33.6 | 86.4 | 80.3 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 78.3 | 71.8 | 38.5 | 78 | 80.1 | 95.9 | 90.8 | 80.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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