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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
280 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
54 mm

At a Glance

The 50 mm f/1.4 is a standard prime built for Nikon F-mount full frame. Its wide aperture helps in low light and gives shallow depth of field. The focus ring does not rotate during autofocus. The lens weighs 280 g and focuses down to 45 cm. It suits everyday shooting, street and low light.

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
8
Groups
7
Weight
280 g (0.62 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.7 (0.15×)
Length
54 mm (2.13 in)
Diameter
74 mm (2.91 in)
Announced
September 2008

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G 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-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4GNikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4DSigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtSigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight280 g230 g815 g505 g
Filter diameter58 mm52 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm45 cm40 cm45 cm
Length54 mm42.5 mm100 mm68.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G 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-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G weighs 280 g. It is 54 mm long with a diameter of 74 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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