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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon's classic fast 50 for FX: 280g, SWM focus and soft, pleasant rendering wide open. An affordable low-light and portrait standard lens.

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£409 new
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Core
Released
2008
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
58mm
Dimensions
73.5mm diameter × 54mm length
Weight
280g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
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
7.1
Street
7.8
Travel
5.3
Wedding & Events
6.0
Filmmaking
4.7
Documentary
5.3
Landscape
4.8
Casual
6.5
Food
5.1
Architecture
4.4
Astrophotography
5.8
Underwater
4.7
✅ Great For
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Street 7.8 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture.
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Portrait 7.1 Strong on maximum aperture, focal length and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏛️
Architecture 4.4 Held back by focal length and generation.
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Filmmaking 4.7 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
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Underwater 4.7 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
📝 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-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G