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NIKKOR AF 50MM f/1.8D

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Affordable, fast f/1.8 prime lens with manual aperture control.


Offering natural image rendering and exceptional sharpness, the AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D is a versatile, affordable prime lens. Extremely compact and lightweight—it weighs approximately 5.5 oz (155 g)— making it a convenient carry-around lens for nearly any shooting opportunity. Its aperture control ring enables smooth manual adjustments during Live View shooting, making it a great video partner, too. SIC Super Integrated Coating Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses. Specifications Mount Type Nikon F-Bayonet Focal Length 50mm Maximum Aperture f/1.8 Minimum Aperture f/22 Format FX/35mm Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 31°30' Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) 46° Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.15x Lens Elements 6 Lens Groups 5 Compatible Format(s) FX DX FX in DX Crop Mode 35mm Film Diaphragm Blades 7 Distance Information Yes Super Integrated Coating Yes Autofocus Yes Minimum Focus Distance 1.5 ft. (0.45m) Focus Mode Auto Manual G-type Yes Filter Size 52mm Accepts Filter Type Screw-on Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length) 2.5 (63.5) x 1.5 in. ( x 39 mm) Approx. Weight 5.5 oz. (155 g) Supplied Accessories 52mm lens cap Rear lens cap *Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

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