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 afternoon, Arkady. Available Nikon D5100 + 18-55KIT + Geilos 81H + 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S I want to upgrade to D7000 since D5100 cannot measure exposure on Soviet lenses (Helios 81H - like it), there is no screwdriver and additional. screen.
What do you think is it worth selling the D5100 + 18-55KIT + 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S and buying the D7000 + 50mm f / 1.8D AF + 70-300mm f / 4-5.6G AF?
I would not change. But if there really is a need, then you can think about it.
Tell me please, I have a Nikon D90 50mm 1.8G lens, yesterday I tried to shoot in the studio, for some reason it blurs my face very much .. Am I doing something wrong? Tell me ...
“I wouldn't change” why, the second option is better isn't it?
Well, I’ll ask you so.
What's better:
D5100 + 18-55KIT + 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S
or
D7000 + 50mm f / 1.8D AF + 70-300mm f / 4-5.6G AF
second option due to the lens body
I had a goal to buy 55-300 AF-S, it costs 2500 UAH. I can sell D5100 to pay 2500 UAH. and get the D7000 and 70-300 I think this is more logical? The only thing I doubt is that the 50mm f / 1.8D AF would not be worse than the 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S. You shot on both share your impressions. Sorry for the annoyance, I want something new, but the torment of choice is horror !!!
1.8D will sometimes lose 1,8G
And in what will lose?
Sharpness on open, noise, inability to focus on non-motorized cameras.
If I have a Nikon D80, how far will the difference between the two lenses be?
And what will be sharper than the 18-55 kit with 55mm and 5,6 aperture or 1,8G at 5,6f?
1,8G by 5,6 will be sharper
Thank you!
Hello! I want to buy a separate Nikon D5100 Body and this lens. Do you think it's better than taking Nikon D5100 kit 18-105mm VR right away if you count more on portrait shooting?
Thank you
If for a portrait, then 50mm will be better.
Also a question on the topic: choosing from Helios 81H and this half speed which is better to take? when taking portraits into account.
Better autofocus option.
The answer is very, very simple - while you focus and adjust the exposure on Helios-81n, 100 high-quality photos can be taken with the autofocus analogue.
If you put a dandelion, there will be no focusing anyway. Manual optics are needed for leisurely creative shooting.
Good afternoon, tell me. I can’t understand anything, I’m taking pictures with aperture 1.8 and 5.6 portrait, it’s not sharp, or in some places, but it’s more blurry, it’s a photo without a flash in the apartment.
What could it be from? Or is it a lens problem?
Most likely these are problems with long exposure. Try using flash.
On the street today I faced the same problem, everything turns out to be blurry ...
Fotkal in P and A modes ... Sharpness generally seems to be something supernatural for this lens.
There are no options, I checked the lens when I bought it, there were no problems, but with sharpness, something was wrong ...
These are hands, Artem !!!
Front or back focus. Try taking a photo in live view, if sharpness appears, then the above problem.
Hello Arkady, I need your advice. I recently bought a Nikkor d3000 lens Nikkor AF-S 35mm f / 1.8G DX I photograph mainly people, especially a child, now there are doubts, maybe you had to take 50?
And you didn’t touch the switch from auto focus to manual on the lens?
Hello Arkady, I still can’t decide between the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f / 1.8G Lens and the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35 mm f / 1.8G Lens on the D5100, tell me.
Hello Arkady, there is a D5100 kit 18-55mm VR. I am tormented with the choice of a portrait lens. tell me what to choose Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f / 1.8G or Model NIKON AF-S 55-300 mm f / 4.5-5.6 G ED VR. Or, nevertheless, dig and buy NIKON AF-S 70-300 mm f / 4.5-5.6 G VR Nikkor. I photograph mainly my wife. Thanks in advance
The lenses are different, it seems to me 50mm will be a more interesting lens.
Hello Arkady. After the soap dish I own a 1-year SLR Nikon 3100 lens 18-105. As the SLR appeared, interest immediately appeared in taking portraits. It seems to me that my 18-105 for portraits is not quite suitable. Will it be right to buy Nikon 50mm f1.8G AF-S Nikkor? This is 1 question. And the second question is this. I don’t have a full-time flash and I want to buy a Nikon Speedlight SB-2 or Nissin Di-700 Mark II. Should I overpay $ 622 for Nikon?
Arkady, please help me, which is better to take for shooting children - 35mm or 50mm. Children move quickly, so AF speed is important to me when choosing a lens
and the room is more comfortable with 35, it seems to me, or am I mistaken? :)
i have a d7000
Indoor 35t
Hello Arkady. Please answer my question. After the soap dish I own a 1-year SLR Nikon 3100 lens 18-105. As the SLR appeared, interest immediately appeared in taking portraits. It seems to me that my 18-105 for portraits is not quite suitable. Will it be right to buy Nikon 50mm f1.8G AF-S Nikkor? This is 1 question. And the second question is this. I don’t have a full-time flash and I want to buy a Nikon Speedlight SB-2 or Nissin Di-700 Mark II. Should I overpay $ 622 for Nikon?
1. It will be a good option for a portrait
2. Whether it is worth it or not is up to you. I recommend the native Nikon flashes.
Guys tell me there is an opportunity to buy Nikkor 50mm 1,8G as in this review but it is used (the seller says the condition is perfect and the price is 1200 UAH - tempting) what to look for when buying?
Pay attention to the Back / Front focus. Check on the line, focus for example on 5cm. and then check on the big screen for sure he was focusing, no?
Say be weasel, a kind of practical, practical, universal, standard Nikon 50mm f / 1.8G AF-S chi AF-S 35mm f / 1.8G DX ??? Crazy !!!
More universal will be 35mm f / 1.8G
And what's the big deal? Tezh tormented by Tim himself vibor.
Hello. After reading all the questions and answers, I’m lost which lens I need!
All the time I thought that I needed a fifty dollars!
But why do you say that the 35th will be more universal than a fifty dollars ??? THANKS.
Please be-caress Yakus, I don’t have any program for no video and photo processing (overlay music, effects), so that Bula is simple and accessible. May the Nikon D5100 camera. Crazy !!!
GIMP, fast stone
Hello. Please tell me what you need to configure on NIKON D5100, so that he photographs in the dark, otherwise I can’t
You need to set the flash to TTL mode
Thanks for the resource! Very helpful.
If there is a 35th fix on the D5100, then does it make sense to buy a 50?
If not, then what can you see for further creativity with a focal length of 50?
Hello! Tell me, please, there is a difficulty with this lens, the Nikon D3100 camera is a kit + Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f / 1.8, at an open aperture of 2-2,4 it is difficult to "get into sharpness", or rather it is not sufficient, I would like it better. if you close it to 3 or more, the shutter speed becomes longer and, of course, the "blur" is even greater, I photograph in mode A. Is it possible that this is due to the shooting conditions - natural light in the room, there is no flash, on the street with better lighting there will be such problems shouldn't? There is a tripod, of course, it is more convenient with it, but you can't run after children with it. Thanks!
And tell me D3200 Camera with a focus motor or not?
Without a focus motor.
Can you describe the disadvantages of the D3200?
In the d3200 review they are described - https://radojuva.com.ua/2013/02/obzor-nikon-d3200/
Thanks for the info.
Hello, can you please tell me if this lens is suitable for macro photography? And what can you say or even advise about SIGMA lenses for NIKON D5100, for macro photography - SIGMA 70-300mm f / 4-5.6 APO DG Macro for nikon, SIGMA 50mm f / 2.8 EX DG Macro for nikon, SIGMA 17-70mm f / 2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM for nikon, SIGMA 24-70mm f / 2.8IF EX DG HSM for nikon, or Nikon AF-S 60mm f / 2.8G, and will fit are the above lenses for my Nikon d5100, thanks ...