Nikon AF 50mm f/1,8 D Specifications
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| Name | Nikon AF 50mm f/1,8 D See our Dictionary |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
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| Release Year | 2002 |
| MSRP | 135 USD
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Lens Type |
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| Lens Type | Normal Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no possibility to zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
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| Mount | Nikon (see compatible cameras) |
| Compatibility | Works on all sensors (see compatible cameras) |
Focus |
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| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes (NOTE, see below) |
| Built-in autofocus (AF) motor |
No
Nikon; for autofocus the camera has to have a built-in autofocus (AF) motor See a list of compatible cameras |
Aperture |
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| Maximum aperture | f/1,8 |
Optics |
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| Elements: | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Focal Length |
50 mm
Depending on which camera this lens is used the focal length can seem different. This is because different camera sensors can have a slight crop factor and the focal length will be equivalent to:
Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length |
Physical |
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| Diameter | 63 mm |
| Length | 39 mm |
| Weight | 160 g (see the total weight, camera+lens) |
Other |
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| Image stabilization | No |
| Filter | Filter Thread, 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | HR-2 (not included) |
| Tripod mount | No (Read more) |
| Weather sealing | No |
Product description from Nikon
At launch 2002 Nikon wrote this regarding Nikon AF 50mm f/1,8 D :
"This compact and fast, f/1.8 lens is versatile and perfect for travel and portrait pictures as well as general photography.
D-type lens design provides distance information as part of flash and ambient light exposure processes.
Multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting.
Exceptionally lightweight and compact. Ideal for travel photography.
Classic normal lens provides speed and compact design
52mm filter size.
Stops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control."
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