Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.4G
MYR 1,824.00 - MYR 2,084.00
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16 years ago
Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Review
As our AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 G review discovers, this flagship prime lens from Nikon delivers excellent results in a small and lightweight package.
Pros:
- Quick and quiet AF
Cons:
- Poor retro compatibility
16 years ago
Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Review
The G-series lens, however, wins hands-down when it comes to AF speed and quietness, but very occasionally it recorded real-world images that were very slightly less sharp than the others on test here. This is not a serious problem but it was detected on isolated occasions.
Pros:
- Quick and quiet AF
Cons:
- Poor retro compatibility
16 years ago
Having started with Nikon, then moving to Canon (full frame 5D) for a few years, and now back to Nikon again (D700), I have found the Nikon 50 1.4G AFS a nice change from the incredibly expensive L primes. I've owned the Canon 50 1.4 and the Canon 50 1.2 and I prefer this lens to those two.
Pros:
- Sharp wide open
- Not overly expensive
Cons:
- Some lateral CA
- May require AF adjustment
16 years ago
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G review
The first thing to note is that the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G must not be confused with the older 50mm f/1.4 'D' lens. The 'D' lens dates back to the days of Nikon film cameras and includes an aperture ring on the lens barrel.
16 years ago
This lens is an absolut must for any Nikon photographer. It's sharp as hell, it's ok cheap and the DOF is really outstanding. This lens purpose best with portraits and food photography. It's also completely ideal for low-light situations. If you can't afford the 85mm 1.8, this is the way to go.
Pros:
- Fast
- Razor sharp (specially at f/4)
- Amazing DOF
- Lightweight and Compact (can be fitted into a pocket)
- Price
- A MUST for any Nikon photographer
Cons:
- Slightly soft contrast at f/1.4 but not really noticeable
- Could be bigger in size, but whatever..
16 years ago
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm 1:1.4G review
Pros:
- Extremely even image quality across the frame, even on FX
- Improved image quality over 50mm F1.4D at large apertures
- Exceptional image quality when stopped down
- Essentially no lateral chromatic aberration
- Near-silent AF-S focus with full-time manual override
Cons:
- Slightly soft at large apertures
- Somewhat susceptible to flare
- Longitudinal (bokeh) chromatic aberration, most visible at large apertures
- Vignetting at large apertures on full frame (essentially disappears by F2.8)
- Slower autofocus than the screw-drive AF-Nikkor 50mm F1.4D
16 years ago
The pictures below illustrate the angles of view on FX (35mm full frame) and DX camera bodies:
Pros:
- Extremely even image quality across the frame
- even on FX
- Improved image quality over 50mm F1.4D at large apertures
- Exceptional image quality when stopped down
- Essentially no lateral chromatic aberration
- Near-silent AF-S focus with full-time manual override
Cons:
- Slightly soft at large apertures
- Somewhat susceptible to flare
- Longitudinal (bokeh) chromatic aberration
- most visible at large apertures
- Vignetting at large apertures on full frame (essentially disappears by F2.8
- Slower autofocus than the screw-drive AF-Nikkor 50mm F1.4D
17 years ago
Lens Test: Nikon 50mm f/1.4G Nikkor AF-S
The newest version of Nikon's storied 50mm f/1.4 boasts a redesigned optical formula for more effective flare prevention. A 75mm equivalent on Nikon smaller-sensor DX bodies, this $500 (street) full-framer also has a circular-bladed aperture for smoother defocusing. HANDS ON
17 years ago
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens AF-S 50MM F/1.4G review
The Nikon 50mm ƒ/1.4G AF-S tested well in our labs, marred only by soft results with significant corner shading when set to its widest aperture. Set to ƒ/2 it makes a nice portrait lens - sharp center, soft corners - and by ƒ/2.8 it's a decently sharp lens across the image.
17 years ago
AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G Lens
The compact size of this lens and its large maximum aperture make it ideal for travel, event and environmental photography and it also makes a great general-purpose lens when high-quality images are required.
Pros:
- You need a fast, standard prime lens and want excellent image quality plus value for money, You want a small, lightweight, well-built lens for general photography
- Don't buy this lens if, You want close-up versatility and performance, You require very high resolution at wide lens apertures
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