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 Arkady, I need your advice. There is a D200 carcass, they offer Nikkor 50 / 1.4 Ai for 1200 UAH, I will clarify that there is Jupiter 9 white, which I am pleased with. Shoot portraits purely for yourself - which is better to take? manual 50 / 1.4 or 50 / 1.8D. I will take 35 mm in a month or a month and a half (it should just be practical for me), but between these two fifty dollars I don't even know, I got lost ... .. Thanks in advance
With uv. Yuri
expensive for 1200. for yourself - 1.4, for fast work - 1.8d
Thank you so much for the instant response, if expensive, then I will not take it. I’ll wait (I’ll search) for cheaper, I won’t find then I'll take 1,8D. Good luck to you
Good evening, Arkady. I would like your advice. I rent D5000 + 18-105, plus Yongnuo YN565EX - so far mostly for myself.
For a wedding - what is better to take -
1. Nikon 35mm f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor Lens
2. Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S Nikkor Lens
3. Tamron 17-50mm F / 2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical Lens (IF)
4. Tamron 28-75mm F / 2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical Lens (IF)
Which focus areas will be more work? Tamrons are more versatile - but I'm afraid of marriage. My opinion is to buy 35mm f / 1.8G. Maybe 50mm f / 1.8G ??? Need expert advice. Thanks in advance.
Station wagons are more for convenience and wide angle.
Tamron 17-50 is not bad, has a good wide angle on the crop, but poor assembly and slow focus
Tamron 28-75 does not have a good wide angle, but it has fast focusing, it will remain at full frame.
35tka - just gives aperture and a more or less normal angle on the crop
50 1.8 - can be used as a main artistic lens, for a wedding walk, etc. but filming the entire wedding with him is difficult.
I would sell 18-105, take 35tku and 50tku, if the 35th angle is small, then the tamron is 17-50. Like that.
Thanks. I will definitely consider your advice.
Arkady, thanks again for the tip, I spat and bought a focal auto 50 / 1,4
50 1.4 is a great option for creativity :) I myself use it on a full frame and on a crop.
I read read reviews, but I can not decide on a choice between Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1: 1.4G and Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S.
So many reviews and opinions that I was already confused at the end .. Help me make a choice for the nikon D5000.
What I would like from the lens is a sharp picture and beautiful bokeh. When working in different conditions and on a bright day and at dusk. Please help me decide)
1.8zh I recommend
And why?))
Please explain for the gifted))
You yourself use 1.4 ..
I've read that there are two types of bokeh: Hollywood Style Bokeh and Creamcheese Bokeh. What is the bokeh of these lenses? which of them has it more “clear”?
Sorry if that, I just want to choose what I like and will be suitable for a long time, and not so that in a month I would like to change the lens.
ps from my posts, it might seem that I am only interested in bokeh, but this is not so .. I want to choose a lens to develop my creativity, shooting not only for the "circles" behind ..
If you read carefully, then I use two lenses, 1.8 and 1.4. I recommend 1.8Zh because of the faster autofocus and excellent price / performance ratio. At open apertures, both lenses produce excellent bokeh, depending on the background - it is either Hollywood or cream.
Thank you) I bought 1.8. Pts like it !! the picture is bright, light, sharp, focuses perfectly in the dark! beautiful bokeh =)) thanks for the excellent reviews and help in choosing))
Hello. Your advice for a novice amateur photographer on choosing a lens on the D60 is very necessary. We need a constant and easy lens for traveling, so that beautiful places (landscapes, architecture) can be shot by people against the background of these beautiful places. Options are as follows:
1. Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S (this was the initial version, but confused by the fact that taking into account the crop factor on my camera it will be 75mm, which is somehow narrow for “views”)
2. Nikon 35mm f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor
please help me decide.
35tk will be just right.
Thanks for the answer and for the interesting and useful articles on your site.
Arkady, in his spare time discovered this thing.
under the same conditions: 50mm, ISO 800, f 5.6
nikkor 50mm f / 1.8g af-s inferior
nikkor 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6g af-s vr dx
shutter speed for a whole stop !!! starts comparing only on f8
this is normal ?
and it takes exposure more correctly on the whale.
Compared to nikkor 50mm f / 1.8g af-s and nikkor 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6g af-s vr dx
it turned out that under the same conditions: 50mm, ISO 800, f 5.6
the whale wins the whole stop !!!
the difference is smoothed out only at f8.
This is normal ?
You could not describe the situation in more detail.
I take pictures from a tripod, in the light of a lamp (laboratory conditions)
With the same camera settings: 50mm, ISO 100, f 7.1
the exposure at fifty dollars is longer, most of all the difference at the values of 50mm, ISO 800, f 5.6 is a whole stop.
With a decrease in ISO and an increase in f, the difference in shutter speed decreases but still the whale is at least 1/5 stop faster.
It turns out that my whale is lighter than fifty dollars?!?
Yes, it turns out that with the same apertures the lenses have different apertures, this is normal, since the aperture is responsible only for the “geometric” aperture, and the aperture itself is affected by the loss of light when passing through the lens. + it is imperative to look at the histogram in such a test, it should be the same, otherwise, the camera simply does not quite correctly calculate the exposure.
Arkady, good afternoon, I read both the reviews and comments on them, but I still can’t make my choice. I want to buy a son (14 years old) as a gift a Nikon carcass d3100 or d5100 and Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S to take it, for shooting portraits, but if he wants to take not only portraits, but on a walk, on vacation, then maybe the lens will not be enough for him. Do you need another more versatile lens to this kit, or do you recommend a different combination?
I advise you to take an ordinary whale lens 50-1.8, which is suitable for other types of shooting, in the appendage to the Nikon 18mm f / 55G AF-S. This kit is enough for almost all occasions, especially since the kit lens in the kit is inexpensive.
Arkady, thank you very much for your help. If we consider not the financial side, but the quality and conditional versatility in use, then already having a Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S, could we limit ourselves to an additional kit 18-55 or 18-105mm, would it be better? Nikon Speedlight SB-700?
18-105 will be better, but 18-55 is not bad either. If you need a really super-universal, then this one, it costs more - https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/12/obzor-nikon-af-s-18-200mm-vr/... The flash is an indispensable assistant for the photographer, I recommend the 700mt.
Arkady, I am very grateful to you, without you and your site it was unrealistic to choose. Thanks!
Hello Arkady! My husband and I are tormented by the question of which lens to choose for the D5100 with the existing 18-105. I want a Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S, and he grabbed onto the Nikon 40mm f / 2.8G ED AF-S DX Micro Nikkor. For me, the aperture ratio for dark rooms and a good portrait are important, but he also wants to take insects in the summer, assuring me that I will get a portrait no worse than 40. Macro photography is no less interesting to me and I began to doubt. Is it really suitable as a portrait?
Yes, it does, it will be a little worse, and in some cases better.
Hello Arkady, tell me please with a choice of lens. I photograph mainly people. I can not decide either Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S or take a whale 55-300, or 18-105, or save money on a Nikon 70-300mm f / 4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor from it costs us twice as much as fifty dollars ???
fifty dollars - for aperture, portrait
18-105 - a versatile person for everything
70-300 - telephoto camera for shooting from afar
The choice depends on what you need
Hello. I would like to ask for advice on the lens score. I photograph on Nikon D5100 with whale 18-55. Usually I shoot flowers, twigs, etc.) In some cases, it will be necessary to shoot a small concert of amateur performances indoors. And now I want to take a half-aperture fast and a little confused when choosing. Either take 1.8D and twist the focus manually, or take 1.8G, which is ~ 1000 UAH more expensive.
So sobsno the question is, is it worth paying 1k more? Is it difficult to focus manually?
Or maybe it is generally better to take Helios 81n?
I am completely new to photography, I wanted to choose the lens with the highest "efficiency", so that for later. Thanks in advance for your reply.
I recommend all the same a new fifty fifty 50mm F1.8G
After a little thought, I decided to sell my D5100 and buy a used D90, after all, a screwdriver and some other functions were outweighed.
But in any case, thanks for the answer) I learned from your site a lot of new and interesting.
I did not find what I would like to read in the review, and now I ask: at 50 1.8g if you focus on your feet it is clear, but the question arises if the object is at a distance of 10-20 meters from the lens. Photos are not nice already? In the example of a child on the street to photograph in motion ...
Quality very much depends on the installed aperture on the lens.
if in M mode take a picture? under 1/200. or only mode And then?
No matter what mode, closed aperture is important. With hands you can use shutter speed and 1 \ 60 with a fifty dollars.
Hello, Arkady. I plan to purchase this lens for the D3100. I would like to immediately buy a protective glass
(possible with filter) it is planned mainly street shooting (outdoor recreation, photos of the surf, etc.) What do you recommend?
PS I am a beginner amateur photographer.
Any protective filter for a 58mm thread is suitable.
Is it worth taking this lens on a Nikon D3100 Or is there something better?
I would take it is a great lens. There is a faster option https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/04/obzor-nikon-af-s-50mm-f-1-4-g/
Well, a faster aperture costs 70% more. For a beginner, this one is the first fix?
Yes, of course it does.
I propose to make it possible for users to add their personal photo examples from this lens under each topic. By my personal example and what I did not find in the review: when you photograph an object (not a stationary object, but a dynamic one!), You need to focus (focus) with the handles in the viewfinder, the semi-auto focus itself is brought slowly ((so when I tried to photograph children in motion, 90% photos - blurred (from hands). But as a dressmaker I was very pleased with the aperture. And the second minus - you have to run a lot to make a good photo.
No one here forbids sharing links to your photos of work. I won’t implement the function of adding my own examples, this is a lot of troublesome hosting, which already hangs a lot from the prohibitive number of readers of Radozhiva.
Arkady, good evening.
I have such a question, I have a D90 camera, I want to buy a fix, but I don’t know which one to take.
Choose between Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor and Nikon 50mm f / 1.4G AF-S DX Nikkor. It seems I decided, I decided to stay on the Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor, but on the D90 crop 1,5, it turns out that it turns out 75-ka. Now in doubt, can Nikon 35mm f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor take ??
Purpose of purchase: portrait shooting, bokeh, photo on walks
Thank you.
Given the goals - definitely fifty dollars.
Arkady, thanks for the answer.
Arkady, so it’s like you said that 35 is sharper by 1.8 and on closed diaphragms are similar ?!
I answered so.
In order to be completely determined: Purchase goals: portrait shooting, bokeh, photos on walks, and generally ordinary shooting anywhere. Comparing 35 1.8 and 50mm 1.8g af-s, which lens, under equal conditions, are sharper and juicier in color?
Hello Arkady! Thank you so much for your work! Thanks to your reviews, I was able to determine the lens. And here I am - the proud owner of a Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor. But my question is: can this lens focus itself or is manual pre-focusing always necessary? I'm just studying photography, so sorry if the question is stupid, but professional advice is very necessary. Thanks in advance for your reply.
It has two focusing modes, one with auto focus (if not disabled on the camera), the other with manual focus only.
I installed MA on the lens, and where in the camera to set Auto Focus to the D3100?
In the camera menu, focus mode. If MA, then the focus should work on the lens when you press the shutter button or ael \ afl button (if configured).
I'll clarify a little more: I shoot in A mode, tell me what settings to set so that autofocus works “without my help”. Or will it fail?
It won't work, but some thoughts can be found here - https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/05/nikon-autofocus/