Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S Lens

Condition & contents

At a glance: Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G - classic affordable standard prime, AF-S silent autofocus, very light.

About this lens

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G is one of Nikon's most-recommended prime lenses - a fast, light, affordable standard prime for Nikon full-frame and DX bodies. AF-S silent-wave motor works on every Nikon F-mount DSLR including entry-level.

Build & handling

Works with

• Nikon F-mount full-frame DSLRs (D750, D780, D810, D850, D6 and older)
• Nikon F-mount APS-C DSLRs - all bodies including entry-level (acts as ~75mm portrait prime)
• Nikon Z mirrorless via FTZ/FTZ II adapter - AF preserved

Best for

Probably Nikon's most-recommended first-prime lens - fast, sharp, very light and affordable. On full-frame (FX) it's a natural-perspective standard prime; on DX it becomes a 75mm equivalent short-telephoto, ideal for portraits. A fixture of recommended Nikon kits.

Frequently asked questions

Will it autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs (D3xxx / D5xxx)?

Yes. The built-in AF-S silent-wave motor handles autofocus in-lens, so this works on every Nikon F-mount DSLR including entry-level bodies.

Is this a good first prime?

Yes - this is widely considered Nikon's most-recommended first prime. 50mm on full-frame is a natural perspective; on DX it becomes 75mm - ideal for portraits. The f/1.8 aperture gives strong subject separation at a very affordable price.

Does this lens have image stabilisation?

No — this lens does not have image stabilisation.