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Classically styled, lightweight and fast f/1.8 FX-format prime lens.

With its updated classic exterior design and feel, outstanding NIKKOR optics and advanced Nikon lens technologies, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition is the perfect match for the Nikon Df and anyone who appreciates the feel of a classic lens. Its fast f/1.8 maximum aperture renders beautifully blurred backgrounds and maximizes low-light performance, and its 50mm normal perspective is ideal for everyday shooting. And despite its classic styling, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition is a fully modern NIKKOR lens with Nikon's advanced technologies, like Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for ultra-fast, nearly silent autofocusing with seamless manual override. Well suited for travel and everyday applications, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition will be your go-to lens for great shots.

Technology

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    AS

    AS stands for Aspherical lens elements. This type of lens utilizes non-spherical surfaces on either one or both sides of the glass in order to eliminate certain types of lens aberration.

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    Super Integrated Coating

    Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

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    Silent Wave Motor

    AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.

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Tech Specs

  • Focal Length

    50mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/1.8

  • Format

    FX/35mm
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    2.8 in.73 mmx2 in.52.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    6.7 oz.190 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length
    50mm
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/1.8
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/16
  • Format
    FX/35mm
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    31°30'
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    47°
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.15xx
  • Lens Constructions Elements
    7
  • Lens Construction Groups
    6
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Aspherical Elements
    1
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    1.5 ft.(0.45m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    58mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    2.8 in.73 mmx2 in.52.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    6.7 oz.190 g
  • Lens Type
    Prime

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