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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G Special Edition Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G Special Edition

Main Features

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 185g.
  • Diameter: 72mm
  • Length: 53mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.45m
  • Max Magnification:0.15x
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Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE Overview

Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsAverage
PortraitExcellent
TravelGood
StreetVery Good
WeddingExcellent
Walk AroundGood
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G Special Edition Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G Special Edition lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Light weight at only 185g / 6.5 oz
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CONs
No Weather Sealing

Lens Mount

Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE has a maximum diameter of 72mm and total length of 53mm. It weighs 185g / 6.5 oz.

Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE has a filter thread of 58mm.

Focal Range

Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE has a fixed focal length of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.15x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m. 0.15x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

Optical Formula

Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 6 groups . Special elements used in this design is One aspherical element.

Lens Hood

Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-47.

Body Colour

Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE is available in Black color.

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Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon 50mm f1.8G SE Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 50mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 7
Optical Groups 6
Special Elements One aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.15X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 185g
Diameter 72mm
Length 53mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-47
Tripod Collar No
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