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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Hello Arkady .. Thank you for your useful and unselfish labors ... I would like to hear your opinion about another fifty dollars this is Sigma 1,4 ... It is believed that it will be cooler even than the native Nikonovsky 1,4 .. And both of the bottom 9 diaphragm blades , which was not mentioned earlier .. What affects the quality of the bokeh ... And what do you think should be done on the crop to give preference to the 85-ke or fifty-kopeck piece? ... Given that 85 has 7 aperture blades ... How are they in comparison ? .. I also have a kit 18-55 and a telephoto Nikor 70-300 .. What would you advise to buy in order to optimally ... Thank you
I didn’t use Sigma, I can’t tell you. 50 or 85 is up to you. Better to have it all at once.
I'm an amateur photographer. I have a Nikon D5000 camera, I want to buy a new lens for myself, for portraiture and amateur macro photography, and for taking pictures of children. I just can’t figure out which lens will be better for this one or the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm 1: 2,8G Objektiv. tell me something, have been wandering and reading for several days and everything has come together in a heap)))
For macro and children, you can take the one that you proposed Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm 1: 2,8G. 50 1.8 does not know how to shoot macro, but has a large aperture.
Thank you, I still decided on this lens and buy myself a ring for macro shooting and if it captivates me. then the lens will follow. Thank you for this site and for all the information you want to convey to us in ordinary, intelligible words.
not at all.
Hello, I have a D5100. Advise which lens to use for portraits at home and outdoors. I want a nice bokeh (I like it at 50mm 1.8G). I think generally initially over the choice of 35 mm or all the same 50, then the aperture is better than 1.4 or 1.8. Please advise.
Better Nikon 50mm F1.4G
It's expensive ... I'm not a photographer, I take for my family. Which one would you give second place?
That, 1.8G
I am new to the D3100 camera I want to buy a new lens, I want colors from it, good photographs when shooting children, I faced the choice of 55-200, and 35 / 1.8G what to choose, which is better for my camera. Thank you in advance.
Yes, they are also interested in portraits of 50 / 1.8G what will be better for my photo camera specifically from these lenses?
It will be better than 50 1.8G, I recommend this particular lens.
Can you answer the soap?
Hello, they offered in addition this Nikon 18-70 Lens, you haven’t found it in the review, they say it’s better than 50-1,8G, it’s cheaper in the kit.
Why is it better, share the rumors.
I don’t know what it is better, I already bought 50 1,8G thanks for the review, I can’t say anything about this lens tomorrow I’ll try and write my opinion, thanks again
Natalya, if possible, then reset it to my inbox photo (Portrait) taken 50 1,8G saha56@meta.ua
Tell me if it is suitable as a staffer on the D3100. Going to buy it and a D3100 carcass. Just a little cramped in money and I want portraits and a sharp high-aperture lens of normal quality. I'm going to shoot mostly portraits and on the street. On whale 18-55 I don’t even want to throw money away. What do you advise? Thanks.
As a staff, it will not work. How can a staff member be https://radojuva.com.ua/2011/03/obzor-nikkor-af-s-35mm-f1-8-dx/. But for a portrait, 50mm is better.
Thanks. And yet, if you do not mind. I really want this lens and I would like to understand one thing. If they shoot a wall with a sprinkled matrix from 2 meters away, which rectangle will fit into the frame along the sides (in centimeters)? I would really appreciate this information! Thanks.
Difficult to accurately answer this question.
Why is 50 mm af-s not suitable as a standard for d3100?
Because on the crop it has a too narrow viewing angle, which does not allow using it for a number of tasks. For example, in a room it’s very difficult to shoot a fifty dollars.
Thanks a lot! Weighty argument)
I have d5100. going to shoot portraits at home. which lens is better than 35mm or this 50
For portraits it is definitely 50mm, but in a room on a crop, 35mm is better.
help with the choice, completely confused.
what is better to take for portraits on a cropped camera 35mm, 50mm or even 85. as far as I understand 85 is better. but how will he behave indoors? I mean not only Khrushchev’s relatives, but also banquet halls
85mm is best for a portrait, but 85mm indoors is completely useless. It is best to have two lenses. But note that 35mm due to distortion I do not recommend as a good portrait.
I’ll slightly specify the question: I’m afraid if I ever happen to take off some bride’s fees, I’ll get stuck somewhere in the living room between the cupboard and the wall :) I see that the photos are great in nature, but what will happen in the room. Yes, even on the crop. so very interested in whether the listed models can cope with group portraits
Thank you very much, did not notice the answer. I understand that 85 is better, but I would like to make shots on the premises. in terms of finance, I will not pull now 2, so I try to choose something more or less universal.
The choice is difficult, I understand. But even 35mm on the crop will be narrower, for example, for a general portrait of all guests near the registry office, etc.
35 distortion under any conditions? But what about his sharpness? I would like the sharpest and most beautiful picture combined with soft bokeh. because I only have a whale 18-35, but he can not cope. Do you happen to have any examples of pictures taken at your fifty dollars indoors?
Interestingly, what conditions can remove distortion from a fixed lens? Yes, his picture is a little bent. 35mm sharpness wonderful, please read the review https://radojuva.com.ua/2011/03/obzor-nikkor-af-s-35mm-f1-8-dx/before asking questions. Bokeh is soft, and to get a well-blurred background for a portrait, you need something longer. Examples in the room for fifty dollars and crop are here https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/04/obzor-nikon-af-s-50mm-f-1-4-g/
Alexander, please tell me the answer to the question:
All the time I shot only at 50 mm f / 1.8G. It has an aspherical element; the 50mm f / 1.4G does not. Does this quality deteriorate on f / 1.4G or not? That is, is it possible to replace this lens with f / 1.4G without losing image quality?
Well, you can run back a couple of tens of meters :) yes, I'm really torn, but in any case, thank you very much for the advice.
ps I join in eulogies to the site :)
How to set ph to infinity? (D3100)
It is not the camera that adjusts to infinity, but the lens. Therefore, without the brand of the lens, I can not tell you anything.
Why is it difficult to shoot a fifty dollars indoors? it says here, focus from 45 cm. here at 85 it’s really difficult. Or should there be even more distance on the crop?
Why is it difficult to shoot a fifty dollars indoors? it says here, focus from 45 cm. here at 85 it’s really difficult. Or should there be even more distance on the crop?
This meant the complexity of shooting portraits, especially full-length and half-length ones. More details in the section on focal length.
Hello. There is a Nikon d50 + Doerr DAF-42 POWER Zoom Flash NIKON. Will this lens fit it? It is required for filming in a gym in the vicinity (waist-high and in height, but nearby). Or recommend something else?
Thank you.
Yes, this lens will fit the Nikon D50. This is a fixed lens, in order to take the desired picture you will need to run a little foot.
thanks for the review. I'll think…
Thank you so much! You are the first to write about the difference between “G” and “D” lenses so accessible. Thank you.
Thanks for the review. Please tell me what is best for club shooting 50 mm. 1.8 or 35. 1.8 ?, (I’m renting in a club where it’s very dark) for something better there is still not enough money, but you need a fast lens.
Better than 35 1.8, it gives a wider angle.
Thank you.