New AF-S Nikkor 50mm ƒ/1.8G lens?
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm ƒ/1.8G
Nikon Imaging USA posted info on a new 50mm ƒ/1.8G lens, only to promptly remove it. What’s behind the erratic behaviour? Thom Hogan adds:
Obviously, someone jumped the gun on Nikon’s Web site. We’ll just chalk it up as another strange tale in Nikon’s long history of strange product marketing.
Below is the comparison with the current AF Nikkor ƒ/1.8D (if the published specs were accurate):
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AF-S Nikkor 50mm ƒ/1.8G |
AF Nikkor 50mm ƒ/1.8D |
Focal length |
50mm |
50mm |
Maximum aperture |
ƒ/1.8 |
ƒ/1.8 |
Minimum aperture |
ƒ/16 |
ƒ/22 |
Lens construction |
7 elements in 6 groups (with one aspherical lens element) |
6 elements in 5 groups (multicoated) |
Angle of view |
47º (31º30′ with Nikon DX format) |
46º (31º30′ with Nikon DX format) |
Maximum reproduction ratio |
0.15x |
0.15x |
No. of diaphragm blades |
7 (rounded) |
7 (straight) |
Filter-attachment size |
58mm |
52mm |
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) |
Approximately 72 x 52.5mm / 2.8 x 2.1 in. |
Approximately63.5 x 39mm / 2.5 x 1.5 in. |
Weight |
Approximately 185g |
Approximately 155g |
Supplied accessories |
Front lens cap, rear lens cap, bayonet hood, lens pouch |
Front lens cap, rear lens cap |
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Apr 14
New AF-S Nikkor 50mm ƒ/1.8G lens?
April 14, 2011
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm ƒ/1.8G
Nikon Imaging USA posted info on a new 50mm ƒ/1.8G lens, only to promptly remove it. What’s behind the erratic behaviour? Thom Hogan adds:
Below is the comparison with the current AF Nikkor ƒ/1.8D (if the published specs were accurate):
Links: