Quick answer
The AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G is a fast 50mm prime for Nikon F-mount with a silent-wave motor and a nine-blade rounded aperture. Faster than the f/1.8G.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Quiet AF-S autofocus
- Nine-blade aperture for smooth blur
- Compact
Cons
- Soft wide open
- No vibration reduction
- Heavier than the f/1.8G (280 g)
Verdict
A solid 50mm. The f/1.8G is the simpler pick unless you need the extra stop.
About this lens
This 50mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus. A fast standard prime with a wide f/1.4 aperture for low light and shallow depth of field.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2008
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 280 g
- Length
- 54 mm
- Diameter
- 73.5 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G?
- Portraits
- Low-light shooting
- Night and events
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-S 50mm f/1.4G need a body motor?
No. It has its own AF-S motor and autofocuses on Nikon DSLRs without a body motor.
Is the AF-S 50mm f/1.4G sharp wide open?
It is soft at f/1.4 and improves noticeably by f/2, which is typical of fast normal primes.
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs AF 50mm f/1.4D?
The G version has an in-lens motor and better wide-open performance. The D version needs a body motor to autofocus.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
