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Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
320
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.8
Exposure
1/1600s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/640s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/800s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/320s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/640s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.4
Exposure
1/8000s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/4.0
Exposure
1/640s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/2.0
Exposure
1/2500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/5.6
Exposure
1/500s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
320
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/8.0
Exposure
1/60s
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D300
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
50.0mm
Aperture:
f/1.4
Exposure
1/1600s
Verdict
The Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4 G is a very good lens that performes on a high level except for slightly soft borders and somewhat busy bokeh at wide open aperture. From f/2 onwards, the lens is able to deliver crisp images that do not leave much to desire. For most applications the silent wave AF drive is fast enough. Combined with the high build quality this results in an attractive package that might not necessarily tempt those who already own the older AF-D 50/1.4 lens, but probably all others looking for a fast standard prime. Highly recommended!
