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Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D

The cheapest Nikon FX prime: a 155g screw-drive 50mm with an aperture ring. It needs a body with an AF motor to autofocus (not the D3xxx/D5xxx), but is sharp for the money.

Starting from
£159 new
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Core
Released
2002
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
63.5mm diameter × 39mm length
Weight
155g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Screw drive from the camera body
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.15x
Min. Focus Distance
0.45m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.4
Street
7.9
Travel
5.5
Wedding & Events
5.3
Filmmaking
4.4
Documentary
4.9
Landscape
4.9
Casual
6.7
Food
4.7
Architecture
4.4
Astrophotography
5.6
Underwater
4.3
✅ Great For
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Street 7.9 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Underwater 4.3 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
🏛️
Architecture 4.4 Held back by focal length and generation.
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Filmmaking 4.5 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D