The full name of the lens written on its body is Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical, but it is commonly called Nikon 50 / 1.8G.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical with hood HB-47
Nikon 50 / 1.8G - it's fast fifty-degree autofocus lens from Nikon. 'Poltina' or 'fifty-kopeck' is the common name for a lens with a focal length of 50 mm. This focal length is very popular. On old cameras, XNUMX rubles were often installed as a standard lens, but nowadays, XNUMX rubles are attractive for a low price and excellent image quality.
The Nikon 50 / 1.8G lens is an upgrade to the legendary Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8D AF Nikkor from film cameras. The upgrade touched on the aperture control method, the optical circuit and the built-in focus motor. The new model is heavier and larger in size.
All Nikon 50 / 1.8 Autofocus Lenses
- Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8 AF Nikkor (first version, MKI) - the lens was produced only in Japan from 1986 to 1990. It is easy to distinguish by a window with a focusing distance and a narrow plastic focus ring. There are two subversions that are no different:
- MKI first subversion. Weighing 210 grams. It is easy to distinguish by the screw under the inscription '1: 1.8'. From September 1986 to March 1987. Serial numbers start at 2
- MKI second version. Weighing 165 grams. It is easy to distinguish by the absence of a screw under the inscription '1: 1.8'. From 1987 to 1990. Serial numbers start at 3.
- Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8 AF Nikkor (second version, MKII, also known as the 'N', or the 'NEW' version) - the lens was produced in Japan and China. The MK II version was produced from 1990 to 2001. There are three subversions that are no different:
- Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8D AF Nikkor (third version, MKIIIbetter known as 'D'-version) - the lens is available from 2002 to this day. All lenses are made in China.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical (fourth version, MKIVbetter known as '1.8 G'-version or '1.8 AF-S' version) - the lens has been produced since 2011, all lenses are made in China.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical Special Edition (fifth version, MKVbetter known as version 'Special Edition' or 'SE' or version for the camera with a retro design of the case Nikon Df) - the lens has been available since the fall of 2013. All lenses are made in China.
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm 1: 1.8 S, from summer 2018, lens for mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount... Diagram of 12 elements in 9 groups, 2 ED, 2 ASP.
Details on the lineup of fifty dollars from Nikon can be found in my article 'All Nikon autofocus fifty dollars'.
Main technical characteristics of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical
| Review Instance Name | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical 2153108 |
| Basic properties |
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| Front Filter Diameter | 58 mm, plastic thread for filters |
| Focal length | 50 mm, EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 75 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 1 X (this is a fixed lens, it does not have a zoom) |
| Designed by | for full-frame digital cameras |
| Number of aperture blades | 7 pieces |
| Tags | focusing distance in meters and feet, depth of field for F / 16, mark of bayonet mount and hood mount |
| Diaphragm | F / 1.8 to F / 16, without aperture ring. |
| MDF | 0.45 m, maximal magnification factor 1: 6.7 |
| The weight | 185 g |
| Optical design | 7 elements in 6 groups, 1 aspherical element (in the optical diagram, the aspherical element is shown in blue). This is Nikon's first fifty kopeck piece to use aspherical elements in its design. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical Special Edition has exactly the same optical design. The image is clickable.
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| Lens hood | Nikon HB-47 |
| Manufacturer country | MADE IN CHINA |
| Period | From April 2011 -> |
| Instructions | See |
| Price |
Nikon since available Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8D AF Nikkor, has not updated its set of fifty dollars for a long time. Before the Nikon 50 / 1.8G was released, there was only a choice between expensive f / 1.4 models and between the old non-motorized Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8D AF Nikkor... With the release of the new, relatively cheap Nikon 50 / 1.8G, users non-powered cameras got the opportunity to use aperture poltina without special investment.
Rear view of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical
Most importantly, what you need to know about the Nikon 50 / 1.8G:
1. The lens is also suitable for FX and DX cameras. That is, the lens can be used at full frame, for example, on full-frame FX cameras Nikon D600, D3s, D800, D750 etc., and on cropped cameras, for example, on Nikon D3300, D90, D5200 etc.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical Lens with Two Lids
2. The lens has focus motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM), which means the lens can be used for everyone Nikon digital SLR cameras. The lens will automatically focus even on entry-level non-powered cameras: D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical Lens Information Labels
3. The lens is marked “G”. This means the Nikon 50 / 1.8G has no aperture ring. The diaphragm is controlled only by the camera. This will prevent the lens from being used on older film cameras, or for example for macro with reversible adapter... This is not a disadvantage, but a tribute to the times. Almost all lenses now come without an aperture ring. You can read more about 'G' and 'Non-G' lenses here.
Enlightenment of the front lens and aperture blades Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical
4. The diameter of the front filter is 58 mm, the same as that of Nikon 50mm f / 1.4G AF-S Nikkor. The lens is made of plastic, the assembly is good. Bayonet mount metal. All Nikon 50 / 1.8G lenses are manufactured in China.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical fixed lens and universal lens Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM VR IF Aspherical
5. Focusing method. When focusing, the entire lens block moves. It is very important that the lens does not have internal focus. But at the same time, the method itself is made quite unusual, when focusing, the inner part of the lens moves, which is located in the middle of the pyramidal front frame. And that means that the trunk of the lens does not extend or rotate when focusing.
A fifty-fifty Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical and a true portrait lens Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm 1: 2D
6. High speed focus. But always remember that the speed and accuracy of focusing is also associated with the camera itself and a number of other factors. The lens has focus distance scale. The distance is indicated in meters and feet. There is also a depth of field scale for F / 16.
7. On the lens housing can be found focus switch 'M / A - M'. In the 'M / A' position, auto focus works with constant manual focus priority. The 'M / A' mode is very convenient and useful - for manual focusing or focus correction, you do not need to additionally switch the lens to the 'M' mode.
8. The minimum focusing distance is 45 cm. The maximum ratio when magnified is 1: 6.7. You can’t shoot a macro with this lens, but at the same time it’s easy to shoot small objects.
9. When used on cropped cameras with Nikon DX, the viewing angle will be narrower than at full frame. It will appear that the viewing angle will be equivalent to the lens 75 mm full frame... This allows using the lens on cameras with a cropped matrix without any problems as a good portrait lens. But, please note that in fact Nikon 50 / 1.8G is just a universal fast prime lens, and it is not designed for a portrait. Anyway, the classic focal length for portraits starts at 80 mm.
10. Aperture. Yes, f / 1.8 is great aperture for shooting in low light. The lens can really be used in low light conditions. Well, if you want an even brighter lens, then you need to look at its brothers - Nikon 50mm f / 1.4G AF-S Nikkor and Nikon 50mm f / 1.4D AF Nikkor.
This is what the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical looks like after prolonged use
About the picture (photo quality)
The image is sharp already with F / 1.8. Maximum sharpness is achieved in the area of the aperture F / 5.6. The contrast is very good. The lens tolerates back and side light, sometimes it can catch hares. The bokeh of the lens is smooth and smooth, not as rough as that of Nikon 50mm 1: 1.8D AF Nikkor. When the aperture is closed, the lens makes of luminous objects 14 beam stars. On the open diaphragm, pronounced freezing. Chromatic aberrations quite strong up to F2.8, but this is typical of this kind of lenses. By the way, Nikon 50 / 1.8G for 2013 is Nikon's only fifty dollars using special aspherical element. In general, image quality is on top.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical on camera Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Sample photos on Nikon D5100
All photos from Nikon D5100 without treatment. Reduced size and imprinted data with EXIF.
You will find many more examples in my post 'Fall 2020 on Nikon D40 and Nikkor 50 / 1.8G'
Sample photos on Nikon D700
In more detail about all-all 50-mm fast autofocus lenses Nikon can read here.
Sample photos on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Examples on the legendary camera Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro (Nikon F mount) see here.
Video review
Video review available at this link, or embedded below:
Lens prices
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Conclusions
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical is a good fast prime. Suitable as a budget portrait lens on DX cameras, it has good sharpness and color reproduction. I believe Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G SWM Aspherical the most optimal fifty dollars in the price \ quality section.
UPDATE: in 2016, a Chinese copy of this lens appeared at a cost 2-3 times lower than the original. See YONGNUO 50mm 1: 1.8 review (YN50mm F1.8N).
If there are any incomprehensible moments on the lens, ask me in the comments.
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Good night, I really faced a problem, I want to buy 1.8, but G or D can not be defined I want it as a portrait at weddings, I have a Nikon D-90, I'm not a beginner at all, it's just that everyone's opinion is dear to me, in general, I doubt that D will be better and the picture is softer than that of G. In general, I tend to G, but what do you advise above the comments I have not read ... ..
Thank you in advance
In many reviews, experts do not see the difference. Take D - it's cheaper.
Good afternoon, photo community!
Something I can't figure out: there is such a bundle - D5100 + 50 f / 1.8G AS-F + SB700. For some reason, autofocus constantly messes up. There are almost more misses than when shooting with manual lenses. At first I sinned on the lens, suspecting it of back focusing, but upon closer examination it turned out that the front and back parts are approximately in equal proportions ... manuals - you also often find yourself, it's just a matter of habit: I remember which side this or that lens is better focused on and you will be happy. And what to do with this gadget? Can you try to exchange in a store for another, while two weeks have not passed yet? Just how to formulate the reason for the exchange?
Can you advise something?
Thanks in advance.
Try setting the single-point focusing mode in the camera and give it a try. I have the same bunch + 35 / 1.8 f, 24-85 and yeng-th 568. There are no misses - 50 and 35 are better friends with flash, and 24-85 in TTL need to add power up to +1. Something like that .
There is single-point focusing (on the central point), but in general I tried all sorts of options. Still, back focuses prevail ... Probably not the best option I got ... I'll try to exchange it, but it won't work - it means I'll have to drag it to the service.
And, by the way, I had to, the resolution of Helios 81 (subjectively) is better, all other things being equal.
Hello!
Is this lens suitable for night clubs?
Hello, is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G lens on the Nikon D7000 suitable?
I already found the answer in the previous comments :) Arkady thank you very much for your work and site!
Hi, the question is. I have a D3100. I want to replace the whale with something smaller and more universal, namely, to suit most situations: portrait, landscape, sights. What is better to take 50 or 35?
Good afternoon, Arkady!
From my little experience with this lens, questions arose: at F / 1.8, for some reason, at distances of more than 0,9 meters, autofocus constantly misses, and it can both fly and undershoot, and the greater the distance, the greater the misses. At closer distances, this aperture is quite sharp and hits. Is this even normal for this glass? At apertures of 2,5 and higher (after visiting a service center), autofocus is more or less accurate. And one more nuance that was not noticed when buying: the focusing ring has a noticeable free travel, i.e. already rotated it at a quite noticeable angle, but the position of the objective lenses has not changed. In general, I expected something more from this purchase, but it turned out ...
Yes, and still, to the heap, I was puzzled: why is infinity flying possible? In the sense of the distant object is already in focus (distance is about a kilometer), the focus ring can still be turned towards infinity and the picture, accordingly, will be blurred. Is this also normal or something I did not understand?
Hello Arkady. I have never used filters. I have such a lens. And looking at him I can’t understand how to choose a filter for him. Because it seems that the filter should be screwed into it. 58mm thread is only on the inside of the lens. And looking at pictures with filters, it seems that they should be wound around the lens. How to choose filters for it? And how to choose the right adapter (to attach the lens to the back)
First I ask a question, then I myself am looking for an answer to it. I looked at the filters in the pictures better, and it became clear that they just screwed into the lens. But the question of the reversing adapter remains open. I read an article about them, but it’s not clear, do I need to take into account only the diameter of the front of the lens or look at the lens mount? Nikon cameras have different mounts, but this is not indicated in the adapter information
Good afternoon, Arkady and all those who are sitting here, please advise me, I want to buy a camera-p in order to shoot mainly a child both at home (that is, a poorly lit room) and in normal lighting ... I stopped at Nikon D3200, but I find it difficult to take a lens ... or a whale lens, or Nikon 35mm f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor, or Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor, ... or maybe some other camera will be better ... please tell me?
Take 35 and 50. They are both gorgeous. 35 - for premises; 50 - on the street.
Good afternoon, tell me please:
50mm 1.8G lens. for the D800 camera (for the first time) is it suitable?
Not only for the first time !!! Yes!!! How it works!
Thank you for the useful site! Please explain something to me, I don't understand, please spend a little of your time. If this lens is fixed, then why is there focusing? I always thought that the fix is when the photographer himself moves through space in order to catch the target in focus. The next question is this: A pancake lens, is it a fix as I understand it, and it has no focus?
Fixed means that the lens has no “zoom”. All lenses have a focusing mechanism (with very few exceptions). Note: “focal length” and “focus distance” are different things!
Arkady, hello. I am interested in your advice: I want to shoot macro - which optics is preferable (I have Nikon D5100; Nikon 50 / 1.8zh; 35 / 1.8zh; 24-85 W and Helios 44 2/58, macro rings 42mm). Should you use macro lenses and for which lenses?
Which of these lenses can be flipped backwards?
Hello, I have a nikon d5100 and had a whale 18-55, it broke, dropped.
what is better to take Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor or Nikon 35mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor to suit both the house and the street ?!
35 is more universal.
Good afternoon. I have a Nikon D7000, I bought a Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G for it, but for some reason the autofocus does not work. You have to turn it manually ... Maybe something with the lens? is it worth it under warranty?
Have you accidentally turned off the AF lever? :) Plus check the lever on the lens itself. Must stand on M / A.
But is this Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G lens suitable for the Nikon d5200?
Will do.
Does this lens fit on the D5100?
And the D5100 will do. And yes D5000. And on the D3000, and on the D3100 and D3200. It fits ALL Nikon DSLR cameras and will work great with them.
Hello!
I’m thinking of buying such an objective, it is embarrassing that, as you said, the portrait portrait starts with 80mm, and I just wanted to use it for a portrait ..
I have a Nikkor 35 AF-S G, which I’m very pleased with ..
That suggest?
Does it make sense or is it better to assemble on the 85 AF-S G?
Thank you!
By the way, I’m shooting on D200 /
The fifty dollar can be used for portraits. You can even 35 :) But 85 will definitely cope with this better. The answer is simple - perspective. I wouldn't shoot anything larger than half-length portraits by 50. And even then, here, too, I would prefer 85.
Hello!
I have a nikon d3200. Tell me please, if you compare the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.8G and the GELEOS 81H 2/50 MC in terms of sharpness and picture quality?
Thank you.
If you want to get away with "little blood" - it will not work :) Nikon is better in absolutely everything. Moreover, in addition to the lack of autofocus on your D3200, exposure metering and focus confirmation will not work properly.
thank you
I own both of these lenses, I can say this: Nikon is more convenient in everything, autofocus, exposure meter, in general, what is called fast. And Helios, this is greetings from the last century, but the picture paints beautifully, bokeh swirling around the subject and sharpness from the open aperture. Nikon has a similar sharpness only after about 2.8. But in your case, the optimal choice is Nikon, because at 3200 the metering with helios will not work.
thank you
Good time of day! I have a Nikon D3100 and a whale lens 18-55. In the summer we are going to St. Petersburg. We will shoot as the city itself - buildings, streets, monuments, etc., and in museums. I would also like to photograph the night city. Please give advice: which lens to buy 18-105 or 50 / 1,8G? The budget, unfortunately, is limited to 10 thousand. (And yet, I don’t feel like “zooming” with my legs, and it’s not always possible). Thanks in advance.
18-105 is better for you ... wide angle is preferable.
When I shot in Peter D90 at 18-105 I was constantly faced with a lack of a wide angle. As a result, Nikon 10-24 super-wide was purchased for such filming. Of course, it does not fit into your budget, and as an option, you can take cheaper Tamron 10-24.
If you still want a universal zoom, then it’s better to add and look for a used 16-85, since it has a wider angle, sharper and less distortion, and a stabilizer stronger than 18-105. 18-105 wider than 24mm distortion is just hellish (cars with oval wheels, people with egg-shaped heads around the edges of the frame, etc.) IMHO the 18-24mm range is definitely working.
He also shot the night city at a fifty-fifty 1.4G. It blurs the lights very beautifully, but the angle was not enough to take a larger background into the frame and convey the atmosphere. For such shootings I bought later 28mm 1.8G.