Inspired by the famous Noct NIKKOR, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G Lens Reviewfrom Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G Lens Reviewis a unique prime that pairs the distinct slightly long focal length with a fast maximum aperture. The bright f/1.4 design enables working in difficult lighting conditions and also permits working with shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques. In regard to the optics, a pair of aspherical elements are used to reduce distortion, spherical aberrations, and comatic aberrations to realize sharp, clear image quality throughout the aperture range. Both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings have also been applied to control flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color rendering. Additionally, a Silent Wave Motor provides fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override.

F-Mount Lens/FX Format    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    Two Aspherical Lens Elements    Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings    Silent Wave Motor AF System    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Slightly longer-than-normal prime is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, however is also compatible with DX models where it provides an 87mm equivalent focal length.

Impressively fast f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and also enables greater control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus techniques.

Two aspherical elements are used to greatly reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to achieve high sharpness, clarity, and accurate rendering. Additionally, the optical design has also been optimized for shooting at wider apertures, including f/1.4, and minimizes comatic aberrations and ensures even sharpness across the frame.

Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings have been applied to lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting.

Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What's this items model number?Is there a difference between model numbers, or are they all the same?What do you know about the model number 543287? ... Is that this items model number?

A: The Nikon product number for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G lens is 2180. The number that you provided is likely the serial number of the particular lens that you have.

Q: 2. Is this lens adaptable without electrical contacts, i.e. is it manually focusable and is there an aperture lever on the mount?

A: No.

Q: 3. I read somewhere that this lens was made for a crop sensor; my question is....are there any reviews of this lens on a crop sensor? I have the Nikon D7000 and am trying to find a sharp lens with great bokeh for portraits, and similar to the 85mm on a full frame. Any suggestions and comments would be greatly appreciated.

A: This lens is an FX type lens, which means it is originally designed to be used on both Full-frame and crop-sensor cameras. I do not have any links to cite for you showing examples of it used on the D7000, but it is a very sharp lens with great shallow depth of field for your portrait work. It is one I would definitely recommend for your D7000 if you want something in the 85mm range. This lens is based on an original design of an early Nikon 58mm lens, and they improved upon it for use on DSLRs of both formats.

Q: 4. I currently have the Nikon 50mm 1.8G. Should I consider the upgrade?

A: It depends. Nikon 50mm/F1.4G certainly is a great fast lens. Your 50mm/F1.8G is a not bad lens at all. Unless you do a lots of low lighting photography and the extra aperture can help you a bit. Otherwise, your 50mm/F1.8G should be good for most of situations. If you use aperture wide open all the time, F1.4 may help you. I found most time I do not shoot with F1.4.

Q: 5. Is this lens compatible with D300s?

A: The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G lens is fully compatible with the D300s, yes.

Q: 6. Compatible with a D850?

A: Absolutely

Q: 7. Is this lens compatible with the Nikon D5100?

A: Hi Rebecca,Yes, this lens compatible with all nikon's cameras.

Q: 8. I have a Nikon D7000 - Is this the best 50 mm Prime for that camera?

A: Remember the D7000 is a crop sensor therefore 50mm lens will be equivalent to about 75mm focal length which is nice for portraits. If you want to be in the 50mm range try the 35mm DX lens. I had one when I own a D7000. Fantastic lens!

Q: 9. Is this lens compatible with the Nikon D200 and D300s?

A: The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G lens is fully compatible with every Nikon DSRL, including the Nikon D200 and D300s.

Q: 10. Hello, is this lens compatible with my Nikon digital D5100 camera? Autofocus will work? Thanks

A: Yes; as the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G Autofocus Lens is a G series lens that uses Nikon's AF-S Silent Wave Motor, it is fully compatible and will autofocus when used on the Nikon D5100 DSLR camera.