Nikon AF-S NIKKOR
Best versatile prime for portrait photographers and low-light shooters.
This versatile prime lens offers a normal field of view and an exceptionally bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, making it ideal for low-light photography and achieving shallow depth of field. Its Super Integrated Coating minimizes flare and ghosting for enhanced contrast and color accuracy. The lens features a Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus with manual focus override, and a rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to pleasing bokeh.
$449.95
at
Crutchfield
Who it's for
- Night photographers needing clean images without high ISO noise
- Portrait photographers seeking professional subject separation and creamy backgrounds
- Travelers wanting a portable lens for everyday candid shooting
Who should skip it
- Pixel-peepers demanding edge-to-edge sharpness at the widest aperture
- Action photographers requiring lightning-fast, reliable autofocus tracking
- Editors wanting to avoid extra post-processing work for color fringing
Performance breakdown
Low-light performance
The wide f/1.4 aperture captures sharp images in challenging, dim environments.
Autofocus speed
Silent Wave Motor delivers quick, quiet focusing for candid street photography.
Bokeh quality
Nine-blade diaphragm creates smooth, natural background blur for professional portraits.
Optical clarity
Super Integrated Coating effectively minimizes flare while maintaining rich, accurate color.
Portability
Lightweight design makes this an effortless companion for all-day travel shooting.
Build durability
Solid construction, though it lacks the weather sealing found in pro-grade glass.
Key Specs
Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Configuration
8 elements in 7 groups
Angle of View
46 degrees
Minimum Focus Distance
0.45m
Diaphragm Blades
9
Filter Thread Size
58mm
Weight
280g
Focus Drive
Silent Wave Motor
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