Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens Review
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The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G is a fast normal prime for Nikon F-mount DSLRs, slotting between the affordable 50mm f/1.8G and the premium 58mm f/1.4G in Nikon's lineup. Its wide f/1.4 aperture delivers strong low-light capability and the shallow depth of field portrait shooters and video creators seek, while the 50mm focal length on full-frame bodies offers a natural field of view that suits everything from environmental portraits to street photography.
The lens features Nikon's Super Integrated Coating to minimize flare and ghosting, and a Silent Wave Motor for quick, quiet autofocus that works well for both stills and video. The nine-blade rounded diaphragm promises smooth bokeh rendering. At under $450, it represents a middle-tier option for creators who want better glass than the f/1.8 version without stepping up to professional-grade primes. It works on both FX (full-frame) and DX (crop sensor) bodies, where it functions as a 75mm equivalent portrait lens.
- Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light and shallow depth of field
- Silent Wave Motor provides quiet, reliable autofocus
- Nine-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh
- Super Integrated Coating reduces flare and ghosting
- Works on both full-frame FX and crop-sensor DX bodies
- No weather sealing or dust resistance
- Heavier and larger than the f/1.8G alternative
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