NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2
High-performance compact and lightweight manual focus lens features a fast f/1.2 aperture.
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NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2
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Anything you shoot with this looks great!
After hearing how sharp the 50mm lenses were I picked up up a 1.8 I found it wasnt that great. I decided to go up to the 1.2 and what a difference! the build is fantastic no cheap plastic, this is a real lens! Its able to capture subtle light tones better than any lens ive seen, well worth the price if you use ith with a full fame body
April 14, 2011
Excellent Manual Focus Lens
I bought this lens in 1979, have been using it since then with great results in almost any shooting situation on my old FE & on my D300s once in a while. I think it to be a great all around lens & will not part with it for anything. 31 years of pictures is too long to fit here but I used it for: low light/landscape/seascapes/sports of all kinds/weddings/portraits/kids/animals/air shows & snow storms all with great results ending in irreplaceable memories saved for eternity!!
December 31, 2010
Fantastic Portrait Lens for Newer Nikon DSLRs!
I purchased this lens back in March because I "needed" an f/1.2 lens. I've been eyeing this one for a while. I found it used for a price I could not pass up.
If you're used to shooting AF, it will take a while to get used to this lens. The in-focus indicator (found on modern cameras) does work with this lens and you have to almost totally rely on it. When shooting wide upen, the DoF is so shallow that it is nearly impossible to just eyeball the focus--which is ok. Contrary to one of the previous reviews, I shoot this lens with a D300 and I have had no noticable chromatic aberration but that is probably because it is a newer DSLR with better image processing.
I'm currently taking a portrait/fashion photography class and this is the lens I use 95% of the time as is perfect for what we do. My instructor has even commented about the quality of images coming from this glass. The bokeh (wide-open), contrast and sharpness of this lens (stopped-down) are fantastic. The ONLY other thing I could ask for is AF, but that's only because I've only ever shot AF up until I bought this lens and I've been spoiled.
As for the handling, this appears to be a very solid lens. It's a little heavy for 50mm but that's only because it's got a lot of serious glass inside. The focus ring feels great and is very smooth. I wish the AF lenses felt this good when operating manually. The aperture ring is ok. Since this is an all-manual lens, with aperture increments in 1 stop, it makes it a little difficult to precisely stop down at 1/3 stop increments. I'm sure this isn't an issue for those who are used to shooting with older, all manual lenses, however.
In conclusion, if I had to give up all but one of my lenses, I would probably keep this one. If you could only have one prime, this should be it.
October 25, 2010
Mamma Mia
This lens is very close to perfection . .
To be honest, I bought it cause I love 50mm lenses, and always admiring Leica 50mm lenses . . so this one is somehow close to Leica in built quality as it's metallic.
The only drawback is that the focus ring is rubber . . it'll be amazing if it's fully metallic like Leica lenses . .
Image quality is superb . . focusing on 1.2 is difficult sometimes . .
Bokeh, it's a master in it . .
September 26, 2010
Best Bokeh you can get.
I have owned this lens for a while and like it for low light, beautiful Bokeh, hand held candid shots. I use the 1.4 for everyday use.
Originally purchased for my film Nikon's, I also use it on my DSLR, especially for difficult focus and low light shoots. Beets the AF lens by a mile.
July 30, 2010
Sharp images, bright view finder, excellent build
very good manual focus lens ever used. Does not focus well at f/1.2 and f/1.4 but I still like the glowing appearance of subject in image at these apertures. I use it both on D300, FM2n and F100. This lens is a build quality paradigm, manual focus is smooth.
October 13, 2011
Great Lens on Film
Great lens using film and love using with my Nikon FM2 camera, I love using these gears together.
Not recommended on digital cameras due to chromatic aberration,Take advantage of f/1.2 limited depth of field with care
July 30, 2010
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NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2
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Will this lens tell the camera what aperture it's set at? How does in-camera metering work with this lens?
1 year ago
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runningman1228
California
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California
Age: 18-24
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
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on d7000, d300 and up it will tell the camera its aperture only if you set it up in your non-cpu lens configuration, and there's a special sliding ring around your bayonet thats sole function is to tell the camera how much the aperture ring is rotated. that's how. :)Answer:
Depends on what camera body you are trying to put it on.10 months ago
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davej
Ontario, Canada
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vish
South Bend, IN, USA / Mysore, India
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South Bend, IN, USA / Mysore, India
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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9 straight blades if its the Ai-s version, 7 on all others.8 months ago
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shaban
Prishtina,Kosova
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Yes, the 50mm f1.2 is a manual focus lens which will fit any Nikon camera made after 1959. Though to be honest the 1.4 or 1.8G are just as good.Answer:
yes but will be manual only
Looking to buy this Item but don't know if it will work with out damaging the camera
7 months ago
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THinkSteve1
Los Angeles
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Los Angeles
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Professional photographer
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I agree with Michael, the 1.8G is a fantastic lens and cheap!Answer:
Yes, though the I am not sure I would take one over the 1.4 or 1.8G
With the (hopefully) soon to be released FT1 lens mount adapter for the Nikon 1 v1 camera, will the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 work? Especially given the manual focus aspects of this lens? Also, please comment on the 2.7 lens convert aspects and impact on this lens.
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Scot
Stamford Ct
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Stamford Ct
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yes it will work on Nikon 1 V1 only if you buy a special adaptor to bridge the lens on to the camera's body.May 15, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
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Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Suported 50mm lenses:AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
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NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2
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Why does my NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 Lens have a maximum f-stop of f1.4 on my Nikon D200?
I just purchased an NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 manual focus lens to use with my D200. With this lens I use the M-manual and A-apeture priority modes. When reading the setting data inside the view finder the largest f-stop achieved is f1.4. Why? Will this lens open to an f-stop of 1.2 when used on my D200 Digital SLR?
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Fredo
Orlando Florida
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Orlando Florida
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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San Francisco, CA, USA
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San Francisco, CA, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
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Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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