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AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
- 50mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 230 g
- Min focus 0.45 m
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Quick answer
A classic fast 50mm prime from Nikon with screw-drive autofocus. f/1.4 in a small, light body.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Compact (230 g)
- Seven-blade rounded aperture
Cons
- Needs a body focus motor for autofocus
- Soft wide open
- No vibration reduction
Verdict
Fine on bodies with a focus motor, but the G version is easier to live with.
About this lens
The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Nikon F mount cameras. A fast standard prime from the autofocus film era.
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1986
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 230 g
- Length
- 42.5 mm
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D?
- Portraits
- Low-light shooting
- Street
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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
Does the Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4D autofocus on all Nikon DSLRs?
No. It autofocuses only on bodies with an AF motor, like the D7000-series or D850. Entry-level bodies force manual focus.
Can the AF 50mm f/1.4D be used on Z cameras?
With the FTZ adapter, only manual focus is possible, because the lens depends on a body-driven screw drive. Focus peaking on Z cameras can help.
AF 50mm f/1.4D or AF-S 50mm f/1.4G?
The G has its own motor and is sharper wide open. The D is limited in AF compatibility.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
