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Tokyo – Nikon Corporation
is pleased to announce the introduction of the 50mm single- focal-length lens
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G (when attached to a DX-format SLR, picture angle is
equivalent to a focal length of 75mm in FX/35mm format).
This latest addition to
the NIKKOR lineup features a large maximum aperture of f/1.4, enabling it to be
used for easy handheld shooting in dark settings, such as a dimly lit room. It
also allows photographers to easily create beautiful large blur effects. The
lens’ Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures quick, quiet autofocus. Autofocus shooting
is made possible with SLR models that do not have a built-in motor, such as the
D40 series and D60.
The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm
f/1.4G is a high-performance large-aperture, single-focal- length lens
especially suitable for professional and advanced amateurs who use Nikon
FX-format cameras such as the D3 and D700, and frequently shoot human subjects
as well as night landscapes and astronomy. What’s more, when attached to a
DX-format SLR, this f/1.4 lens with 75mm equivalent picture angle is capable of
shooting portraits with beautiful blur effects.
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
Major Features
AF-S 50mm lens — a fast,
single-focal-length lens with normal picture angle (when attached to a DX-format SLR,
the picture angle is equivalent to a focal length of 75mm in FX/35mm format)
Large maximum aperture of
f/1.4
Well-balanced design
realizes both high MTF performance and natural-looking picture blur
Newly developed optical
system effectively corrects sagittal coma flare and chromatic aberration
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
ensures smooth, quiet AF operationTwo focus modes are available — M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual
focus)
Focus ring does not rotate in AF operation
Natural blur effects thanks to
nine-blade rounded diaphragm
Although all lens groups shift during focusing, the lens barrel length does not
change
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
Specification
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Focal length |
50 mm |
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Maximum aperture |
f/1.4 |
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Minimum aperture |
f/16 |
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Lens construction |
8 elements in 7 groups |
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Picture Angle with
Nikon DX Format |
31° 30' |
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Maximum reproduction
ratio |
0.15x |
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Picture angle with 35mm (135) format |
46° |
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Closest focusing distance |
0.45 m/1.5 ft. |
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No. of diaphragm blades |
9 (rounded) |
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Lens Hood |
HB-47 |
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Lens Cap |
Snap-on |
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Lens Case |
CL-1013 |
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Filter/attachment size |
58mm |
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Diameter x length
(extension from
lens mount)
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Approx. 73.5 x 54 mm/2.9 x 2.1 in. |
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Weight |
Approx.
280 g/9.9 oz. |
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Supplied
accessories |
58mm
snap-on front lens cap
LC-58, Rear lens cap
LF-1, Bayonet hood
HB-47, Flexible lens pouch
CL-1013 |
MTF
Chart
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Spatial Frequencies |
S: Sagittal |
M: Meridional |
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10 lines/mm |
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30 lines/mm |
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