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, I bought a nikon d5100 with a lens kit 18-55, the first camera in the newcomer, I would like to improve the quality of the photo, but I would like to shoot portraits and landscapes, I liked the photos taken with the 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S lens and also 50mm f / 1.4G AF-S, although it’s slightly more expensive than the previous one, as I understand it, these two lenses will be good for portraits, but how will they be for landscapes? Can’t give advice to the teapot, I don’t understand lenses, what other options are possible for my camera about in the same price range like these?
There is a good option - https://radojuva.com.ua/2011/03/obzor-nikkor-af-s-35mm-f1-8-dx/
Yes, and please tell me, is it better than 85mm 1.8g that it has a viewing angle larger or smaller?
He has a viewing angle already, in more detail in the focal length section.
yes, I’ve already reviewed all kinds of videos, it’s really 35 that the viewing angle is much higher than the ATP, another question, I bought a camera not so long ago, is it worth taking 35 mm to replace the whale lens, some photos on the whale are also pretty good, maybe it’s better to dig on a more expensive one but a more sophisticated lens, so to speak, a couple of levels of development ahead, I began to investigate lenses and their ability to take photos just now, can you tell me a guideline, how do you look at powerful zooms with a wider range of focus? Well, or with a very small one, but adjustable for what you need at the moment, I would like a good lens both for a portrait and for a landscape and for all occasions)) but do not want to change the awl for soap, can I take in the range of about 15-20 p. something worthwhile for my nikon? or is it still better to take one good lens for a portrait and the second for landscapes but also for 2 lenses until I cough!
There is no one good lens for all occasions, described in more detail in the Fix section. For a portrait on the crop, you can look at this 50 1.8G, 50 1.4G, 85 1.8G, under the landscape on the crop there is a good one beyond the width https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/04/obzor-tokina-at-x-124-pro-dx-ii-12-24-f4/
I looked at your photos 35mm 1.8G lens impressed well removes)))
P / S. Delete the previous message. Corrected errors and added a link for proof. Thanks!
I reviewed the sea of photos of fixes of Soviet lenses and compared fifty dollars Nikon. Nikon is relaxing with his bokeh, the only advantage is autofocus and that’s all. At a ridiculous price for Soviet lenses, the quality of the pictures is just amazing.
http://photoboke.ru/obektiv-gelios-44-2/
You still look at Helios-77m-4 :)
thanks I will choose!))
Arkady, please - Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S + Nikon D7000 - what kind of global problems will you have when shooting video?
There should not be any special problems. The focus on 1.8 is hard to catch.
Thanks for the answer
Thank you for creating the site, and in advance for the answer.
Arkady I have a question for you. I hope to buy Nikon D7000 soon, and I don’t know what to choose - 50mm 1.4G, 1.8G, or old Ds since there is an engine in the camera, and the prices of lenses are 2 times cheaper. Now I use D3000 + 18-105mm + helios 44-2 (but the show how to catch the sharpness got enough). What do you advise?
PS: I’ll even look at options that are not on the list.
You can take the motorless Nikon 50mm f / 1.4D AF NIKKOR, it has good aperture, bokeh, it wins in focusing speed compared to the top Nikon 50mm f / 1.4G AF-S Nikkor, the only thing is that the picture is a bit colder.
Thanks for the answer. I am planning to be busy with earning money (photo sessions, weddings, ...) what would you advise as an alternative to the D7000 and optics for it. I just didn't want to invest money and then regret it.
An alternative to the D7000, in my opinion, is the FF D600, D800, D3 series, depending on the shooting style, you need to select lenses.
Good afternoon. On the D7000, which is still better not to overpay, D or G? thanks
The G version is better in some respects.
with a hole 1.4 is also better than G?
which is 1.4 better?
aperture, I think which one is better to take with or without a motor, since without a motor with aperture f / 1.4 2500, and with a motor of 3 150 UAH.?
Given that the light scattering in both lenses is similar, the aperture value most affects the aperture ratio, and it is the same in the Nikon 50mm f / 1.4D AF NIKKOR and in the Nikon 50mm f / 1.4G AF-S Nikkor, if you ask, for the difference between 1.4 and 1.8, then it is described in the review.
no, I’m interested in taking it with a motor or manual focus, permeability is clear, it’s only about money and how often I will use it at twilight, but as for manual focus or automatic, I can’t solve it at all, automatic is certainly better, but and the price, how to be here, which advantages have more? Still have G?
On the Nikon D7000 camera, all 4 half-models will have auto focus. The letters G and D have nothing to do with focusing; AF, AF-S, AF-N, AF-D are responsible for focusing, in more detail in the section https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/03/nikon-lenses/
thank you
I still did not understand which one to buy for the D7000 - D or G ???
G will be better, meaning it and worth buying.
You have a wonderful site!
Although everyone has already asked everything (I read all the comments on all the lenses of interest))), but still I’ll also ask a couple of individual questions)
1. I rush between G and D. I just rush back and forth, I can’t make up my mind (((. The motor is not needed (D80), I need a beautiful bokeh. I reviewed gigabytes of photos in the internet, I like the “nuts” D and the soft bokeh of G ... G has better sharpness by 1.8, right?
Still, is it worth “splurging” on G? I'm flying))))))
2. If I buy G, how do the two motors behave (in the lens and in the camera)? One is like a master, and the second is turned off? Couldn't find information anywhere, where does the lens motor get its power from? From the camera?
3. Again, now I scrolled up your review - after all, G is prettier)))
In another place, you wrote that you still use the old D, are the images of these two lenses equally beautiful for you?
4. There were links to beautiful and cheap Helios, etc.
Are they compatible with Nikon? Do they all have manual focus?
Sorry for the stream))) I just can not decide)))
About Soviet lenses already found))
https://radojuva.com.ua/2011/04/optika-na-nikon/
:)
1. Recommend G
2. The screwdriver on the camera simply does not work, focusing is due to the internal motor of the lens. It takes power from the camera through the contacts for the lens microprocessor.
3. On covered apertures, the whole picture disappears, on 1.4 you will rarely shoot.
4. They all have manual focusing and at d80 there will be no exposure metering - only manual mode.
Thank you so much for the quick reply!
Still buy G))
Demand money from Nikon for promoting their products and support!))) (And by the way, this is not a joke!)
Another purely theoretical question (in practice, then I will experiment):
What will be the difference in a photo with a landscape in the same conditions (with good light) - at 50mm f / 1.8G and a whale 18-55?
Will the 50mm f / 1.8G landscape be soapy, and will the 18-55 be harsh everywhere?
No, fifty dollars will not be lather, landscapes are often removed for fifty dollars. The difference in breadth of coverage and in detail, on covered diaphragms, a fifty dollars will win. Here is my fifty dollars landscape http://500px.com/photo/4155044
Interesting, thanks!
That is, in order to simply “go for a walk” with a camera, you will not need to carry both lenses with you - also a plus!))
A bit off-topic, but what does “Radozhiva” mean?
Radozhiva is a site for reviews and tests of photographic equipment :)
This is a great site!)))))
P.S. Lens bought (G). Everything is fine!!!)))
Please tell me what is the main difference between Nikonovsky 50 1.4 D and G (meaning the picture)? And is it worth it to overpay for G if the carcass is with a screwdriver. And another question, is there a difference in focusing speed between these lenses?
There are differences in focusing speed. F gives a warmer picture, D - colder with coarser bokeh. Everything is written in the reviews.
I'm going to buy Nikon 5100 or 3100. I have been photographing for a long time, but not a fanatic. I had Zenit film SLRs and then Pentax, then a digital Sony (something with color rendition has become). But "for the soul" I shoot a little, from time to time. More - a tourist. Landscapes occupy 20-30%, but mainly according to the principle “I was here”, the figure of the wife against the background of the Colosseum, etc. The main thing is the opportunity to shoot in cathedrals and museums. Some of them prohibit the use of flash. I don’t want to overpay, but I don’t want to buy low-quality equipment either. I am considering options for the kit 18-55VR or body standard with 50mm f1.8G AF-S or 35mm f1.8G AF-S DX lenses. It would be nice to adapt the lens from my "Pentax" (the tape drive started to cheat) Pentax-A 50mm F1.7. But this is not the main thing, because it has no autofocus. I got used to it on my “native”, but on the “Nikon” - it's problematic. Question: do you recommend "body" + light fix?
Better body with a whale for a wide angle and fix. I recommend.
Good day! I have a Nikon d5100, can I use it to shoot dogs in dynamics, if so, at what maximum distance from the object without losing the quality of the photo?
On covered apertures, image quality does not lose. You can shoot dogs, but it’s sometimes easier to zoom with the zoom.
Good afternoon, thinking about buying a given asset and a win-win tag.
1. For portraiture, it will be more beautiful than Ji-Jupiter 37-A, and 4 times less is important.
2. As a rule, we’ll be more beautiful than the rest, having obstructed our usual dreams, plan to have a portrait in the main one (in the arsenal of tilki 18-55, helios 44-2, camera D3100), as a financial warehouse you can’t allow any oddity.
1. For a portrait of the U-37A on the D3100 it will be more interesting, but it is not correct to compare the fifty and the fifty-dollar one - they are just different.
2. First, a better lens, then a flash in your version.
Good day! Many people write that owners of younger DSLRs should be extremely careful when choosing a 35mm f1.8G AF-S DX fix, since there are often instances with obvious back / front focus. What about the 50mm f1.8G AF-S?
A fifty dollars is more stable.
Arkady good evening. I have 5100 + 18-105. seeing what can shovel 50, I was eager to buy myself 50, but shovel 50 is a manual focus, the option is not suitable. need autofocus. So the task was 50 1/8 or 35 1/8 based on my budget? I go shopping, but I can't decide. I understand that the angle is different, 35 in this case + / it is more universal /, but I might be wrong, but 50 seems to give a picture more interesting / clearer, more contrasting, bokeh /. so the question became what to choose 35 or 50? in my arguments I can be wrong, I'm a photo beginner. help determine ...
It would not be bad if you wrote what the lens is for.
Arkady. for street, kindergarten and would like a house