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Highly Recommended
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Nikon's latest take on the classic 50mm F1.4 prime is one of the very best in its class. It's better optically than the older 'D' model and the autofocus is silent, although it's noticeably slower than its predecessor.
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| Announced: | Sep 22, 2008 |
| Price range: | $485 |
| Principal specifications | ||
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 50 mm | |
| Image stabilisation | No | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F (FX) | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F16.0 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Aperture notes | rounded blades | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 8 | |
| Groups | 7 | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.45 m (17.72") | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.15 x | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Unit | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 290 g (0.64 lb) | |
| Diameter | 74 mm (2.89") | |
| Length | 54 mm (2.13") | |
| Materials | Plastic barrel, metal mount | |
| Sealing | No | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 58 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Hood product code | HB-47 | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
| Other | ||
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