How much does the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G cost in the UK?

The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G starts from £219 in the UK, available new at 2 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Nikon

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G

Name: AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
Brand: Nikon
Availability: InStock

The essential Nikon F-mount prime — the AF-S 50mm f/1.8G delivers a natural 50mm perspective on full-frame bodies like the D850, and a 75mm portrait-length equivalent on APS-C bodies like the D7500. It is the most popular lens upgrade for Nikon DSLR owners, offering genuine f/1.8 speed, silent SWM autofocus, and excellent sharpness at a very accessible price. Compatible with both FX and DX Nikon F-mount bodies — a true system workhorse.

GearFrame's Take

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.

Starting from

£219 new

Used from £94 (eBay)

Available at 2 retailers

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New

eBay

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£182

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Wex Photo Video

£219

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£229

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Used

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£94

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Wex Photo Video used

£104

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Value & Depreciation

£200

Launch price

→

£169

Today

15%

Value drop

Over ~15 years, this lens has cost roughly £2/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.

Core

Released

2011

Focal Length

50mm

Aperture

f/1.8

Compatible Mount

Nikon F-mount (FX / DX)

Dimensions

72mm diameter × 52.5mm length

Weight

185g

Weather Sealed

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

Silent Wave Motor (SWM) — fast and near-silent with full-time manual override

Optical IS

None (relies on body VR if available)

Min. Focus Distance

45cm minimum focus distance

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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

6.7

Street

8.1

Travel

5.6

Wedding & Events

5.8

Filmmaking

4.8

Documentary

5.4

Landscape

4.9

Casual

6.9

Food

4.8

Architecture

4.4

Astrophotography

5.6

Underwater

4.7

✅ Great For

🌆

Street 8.1 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture. A natural perspective and fast AF make it a capable street photography lens for F-mount shooters.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

🏛️

Architecture 4.4 Held back by focal length and generation.

🤿

Underwater 4.7 Held back by focal length and close focusing.

🎬

Filmmaking 4.8 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 →