AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8Gvs A6100
Nikon
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (2011)
Starting from £169 new
Best for Everyday photography, portraits & low light
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Everyday Photography, Portraits & Low Light — AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (2011): The most recommended first prime for any Nikon DSLR owner — superb value, genuine f/1.8 speed, and works equally well on the D850 and D7500.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The af-s nikkor 50mm f/1.8g is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (2011) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £169 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) — fast and near-silent with full-time manual override | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body VR if available) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 185g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 72mm diameter × 52.5mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount (FX / DX) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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