Nikon 50mm AFD F 1.8 Pro Portrait & Street Photo Lens

Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D Pro Street & Portrait Photography Lens

The Nikon 50mm Autofocus (D type) lens is a lightweight lens that offers the more economical f/1.8 aperture, yet still retains the great advantages of the D distance technology.

Ideal for scenery or full-length portraits. Weighs just 0.34 lb, making it great for travel while still offering excellent low light gathering properties. This professional portrait & professional street photography lens stops down to f/22 for wonderful control of depth of field. Accepts 52mm filters and the HR-2 lens hood.

Note: AF not supported by D40 and D60, D3000, D5000 cameras

The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm F/1.8D is a high-performance lens with the following specifications:

Lens Type: Lens
Mounting Type: Nikon F
Minimum focal length: 50 millimeters
Maximum focal length: 50 millimeters
Minimum Focal Range: 17.7 inches
Maximum Aperture Range: F/1.8
Camera Magnify Power: 0.15
Lens System Special Functions: none
Focus Type: auto-focus, manual-focus
Real Angle Of View: 46
Weight: 5.5 Ounces
Item Display Diameter: 2.5 inches
Length: 1 inches

There are several features of this Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AFD Lens that make it the choice of professional photographers. The D-type lens design provides distance information as part of flash and ambient light exposure processes.

Its Multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting. In addition to being a fast lens at f/1.8, it also stops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control.

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