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Quick answer
The Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 is a standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
The Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.8 for Nikon F mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Released
- 1979
- Optical construction
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.6 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 135 g
- Length
- 33 mm
- Diameter
- 62.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8?
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 Series E 50mm f/1.8 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 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/1.8.
What is the Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 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 Series E 50mm f/1.8 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.
