Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.4 [I]

Standard prime lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· September 1986
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm 1:1.4
Class:
· Ultra-fast full-frame standard prime lens
· Professional model
System:
· Nikon F (1959)

Abbreviations

AF	Autofocus lens with mechanical coupling with camera. Learn more

Model history (10)

■Nippon Kogaku Nikkor-S Auto 50mm F/1.4	A	7 - 5	0.60m	⌀52	1962 ●
■Nippon Kogaku / Nikon Nikkor-S[·C] Auto 50mm F/1.4	A	7 - 5	0.60m	⌀52	1966 ●
■Nikon Nikkor 50mm F/1.4	A	7 - 5	0.45m	⌀52	1974 ●
■Nikon Nikkor 50mm F/1.4	A	7 - 6	0.45m	⌀52	1976 ●
■Nikon AI Nikkor 50mm F/1.4	A	7 - 6	0.45m	⌀52	1977 ●
—Nikon AI Nikkor 50mm F/1.4 Gold "60th Anniversary Edition" (300 units)					1977 ●
■Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.4	A	7 - 6	0.45m	⌀52	1981 ●
—Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.4 Gold "Camera Grand Prix 1984" (2000 units)					1984 ●
—Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.4 "Millennium Limited Edition" (2000 units)					2000 ●
■Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.4 [I]	A	7 - 6	0.45m	⌀52	1986 ●
■Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.4 [II]	A	7 - 6	0.45m	⌀52	1991 ●
■Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.4D	A	7 - 6	0.45m	⌀52	1995 ●
■Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.4G	A	8 - 7	0.45m	⌀58	2008 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length:	50mm
Speed:	F/1.4
Lens construction:	7 elements in 6 groups (Double Gauss derivative)
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Nikon F [46.5mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	46.8° (35mm full frame)
On Nikon D APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	76.5mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/2.1 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	31.6°
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Number of blades:	7 (seven)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.45m
Magnification ratio:	1:6.76
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	In-camera motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	-
Vibration Reduction (VR):
Built-in VR:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	250g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀63×42.5mm
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 52mm
Lens hood:	HR-2 - Screw-type round
Teleconverters:	Nikon Teleconverter TC-14 → 70mm F/2
	Nikon Teleconverter TC-14A → 70mm F/2
	Nikon Teleconverter TC-200 → 100mm F/2.8
	Nikon Teleconverter TC-201 → 100mm F/2.8

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

From the editor

The first AF version of the 50mm f1.4 model. It has the unpopular narrow focus ring, which was modified in the next version from 1991 to allow better manual focus.

Notes

The autofocus will not be available with Nikon D40, D40X, D60, D3000-D3500, D5000-D5600 digital SLR cameras.

Other standard prime lenses in the Nikon F system

■Nikon F mount (9)
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.8 [I] • ⌀52		1986 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly slower · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.6 vs 1:6.76) · Slightly lighter (210g vs 250g) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.8 [II] • ⌀52		1990 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (1990) · Slightly slower · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.6 vs 1:6.76) · Lighter (160g vs 250g) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.8D • ⌀52		2002 ●	compare	2	0
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (2002) · In production · Slightly slower · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.6 vs 1:6.76) · Lighter (155g vs 250g) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G • ⌀58		2011 ●	compare	6	1
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2011) · In production · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.67 vs 1:6.76) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (185g vs 250g) · Larger (52.5mm vs 42.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G Special Edition • ⌀58		2013 ●	compare	6	1
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2013) · In production · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.67 vs 1:6.76) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Lighter (190g vs 250g) · Larger (52.5mm vs 42.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.4 [II] • ⌀52	Pro	1991 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 In terms of specification, there are no significant differences between these lenses. HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.4D • ⌀52	Pro	1995 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (1995) · In production HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.4G • ⌀58	Pro	2008 ●	compare	5	1
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2008) · In production · Optimized for digital cameras · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.67 vs 1:6.76) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly heavier (280g vs 250g) · Larger (54mm vs 42.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm F/1.4G • ⌀72	Pro	2013 ●	compare	5	4
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2013) · In production · Narrower angle of view · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Larger closest focusing distance (0.58m vs 0.45m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.7 vs 1:6.76) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (385g vs 250g) · Much larger (70mm vs 42.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (72mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE

Lenses with similar focal length

■Nikon F mount (6)
Sigma 50mm F/1.4 EX DG HSM • ⌀77	Pro	2008 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2008) · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:7.4 vs 1:6.76) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (505g vs 250g) · Much larger (68.2mm vs 42.5mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 50mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀77	Pro	2014 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2014) · In production · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.45m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.6 vs 1:6.76) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (815g vs 250g) · Much larger (99.9mm vs 42.5mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP 45mm F/1.8 Di [VC] USD F013 • ⌀67		2015 ●	compare	7	3
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2015) · Wider angle of view · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · Floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.29m vs 0.45m) · Larger magnification (1:3.4 vs 1:6.76) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Much heavier (520g vs 250g) · Much larger (89.2mm vs 42.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Tokina opera 50mm F/1.4 FF • ⌀72	Pro	2018 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2018) · In production · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.45m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:5.56 vs 1:6.76) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (950g vs 250g) · Much larger (107.5mm vs 42.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (72mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Yongnuo 50mm F/1.8 F • ⌀58		2016 ●	compare	3	2
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2016) · Slightly slower · Optimized for digital cameras · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.67 vs 1:6.76) · Micromotor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much lighter (120g vs 250g) · Larger (55mm vs 42.5mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Lens hood is not available · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Yongnuo 50mm F/1.4 EF / F • ⌀58	Pro	2018 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2018) · Optimized for digital cameras · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · Slightly larger magnification (1:6.67 vs 1:6.76) · Micromotor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Much heavier (577g vs 250g) · Much larger (92mm vs 42.5mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE

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