Quick answer
The Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/2.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
The Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/2 for Nikon F mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.6 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI?
At 50mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 50mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75mm on full frame, with a 27° horizontal and 32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
