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Quick answer
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176 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
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus. An affordable fast standard prime for Nikon DSLRs, popular for portraits and low light.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2011
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.15x
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 185 g
- Length
- 52.5 mm
- Diameter
- 72 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176?
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 AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176?
It is a fixed 50mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176 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 AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176 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 AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176 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.
