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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 230 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm
- Length
- 42.5 mm
At a Glance
The 50 mm f/1.4D is a fast standard prime for Nikon F-Mount and full frame. Its f/1.4 aperture shortens shutter times in low light and gives a shallow depth of field. It has an aperture ring, weighs 230 g and focuses down to 45 cm. It is a fit for everyday, street and low light photography.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
- Low light
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 7
- Groups
- 6
- Weight
- 230 g (0.51 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 45 cm (17.72 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:6.7 (0.15×)
- Length
- 42.5 mm (1.67 in)
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm (2.54 in)
Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D fit?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 230 g | 280 g | 815 g | 505 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 45 cm | 45 cm | 40 cm | 45 cm |
| Length | 42.5 mm | 54 mm | 100 mm | 68.2 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D weigh?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D weighs 230 g. It is 42.5 mm long with a diameter of 64.5 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D use?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G
50mm · f/1.4
Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
50mm · f/1.4
Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4
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Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.8G
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition
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Samyang / Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
50mm · f/1.4
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