- Normal angle of view on FX-format cameras – Classic, normal angle of view when used on a Nikon FX-format digital SLR or 35mm film camera
- An ideal portrait lens when used on a Nikon DX-format digital SLR, approximating the angle of view similar to that of a 75mm lens
- Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare
- Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus
- Close focusing to 1.5 feet
Product Description
Ideal for travel, event, environmental and general photography in a wide variety of conditions, with superb optical formula with ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture Rounded 9-blade diaphragm renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements Aperture Range – f/1.4 to f/16 Accepts 58mm Filter Unit Dimensions – 2.9×2.1 in. (Diameter x Length); 73.5×54.2mm (Diameter x Length)… More >>
Nikon 50mm f/1.4G SIC SW Prime Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
9:16 pm on September 21st, 2009 1
I had placed an order for this lens for $439.90 with Adorama back in Nov 2008. This item was back ordered and I had to wait for 3 months before I finally cancelled and also watched the price increase substantially. I picked up the Nikon 50mm 1.8D for $109 as an alternative with which I am very happy. I do not value paying such a high price for the 1.4G, no doubt this is an amazing lens but not worth paying over 3 times more. As I write this review the price of the 1.4G has increased to $500. Simply not worth it. Get the 1.8D instead.
Rating: 2 / 5
9:45 pm on September 21st, 2009 2
As we all know this 50 mm F1.4 is best breed lens, other detail review I have not done yet but looking at first instance of my lens and taking couple of shots, it looks great. Its costly though. It comes with hood.
Rating: 4 / 5
12:38 am on September 22nd, 2009 3
Well made and perfoms as stated. Positive reveiw. Would buy again. Delivered on time.
Rating: 5 / 5
3:15 am on September 22nd, 2009 4
Good fast focus, depth of field is as expected at f1.4. The speed and fixed length have given me more opportunities but have also made me think a bit more about the way I have been shooting with wider (17-35,28-70) lenses.
The only thing that could be “better” than this 50mm would be a 35mm f1.4 on my D300 for an ~50mm effective FOV.
Rating: 5 / 5
4:52 am on September 22nd, 2009 5
I am loving this lens. Just took it out for some fun around NYC today and thought I would post some pictures for everyone. While it is by no means as sharp as some of the other 50s it autofocuses on my D40x (That I got for only 400$,) and that was all I was hoping for. Certain things are just to fast to use manual on so this lens is proving to be a real asset already. When you are being rushed on a NY street sometimes you just don’t have that much time to focus and this lens gives you some grace in still being able to grab the shot you want very quickly while still nailing it. I picked it up through a different retailer for only $420. You can look around for it on the web and find the same price I found. I wouldn’t pay the 600+ some places are asking, just wait a bit or look somewhere else.
Rating: 4 / 5