Used Nikon AI 50mm f/1.4 Lens
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Front/Rear Caps |
At a glance: Nikon AI 50mm f/1.4 - classic Nikon fast manual-focus standard prime.
About this lens
The Nikon AI 50mm f/1.4 is Nikon's classic fast standard prime in AI mount - 50mm focal length, bright f/1.4 aperture, all-metal manual-focus construction. A staple Nikon prime from the 1970s-80s that remains a capable working lens today.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Manual focus only |
|---|---|
| Minimum focus distance | 0.45m |
| Filter thread | 52mm |
| Weight | 300g |
| Construction | All-metal, 7-element double-Gauss optical design |
Works with
- Nikon F-mount film SLRs (any AI-compatible body)
- Nikon F-mount DSLRs (manual focus)
- Nikon Z mirrorless via FTZ/FTZ II adapter
Best for
A classic Nikon 50mm f/1.4 in AI mount - more common than the f/1.2 variant and still very capable. f/1.4 gives plenty of low-light capability and shallow DOF. Works on any Nikon F-mount body (film SLR, DSLR, Z via FTZ).
Frequently asked questions
AI vs AI-S - what's the difference?
AI-S is the refined version of AI, introduced in 1981. Main difference: AI-S adds a linear aperture control that's needed for some programmed-exposure modes on certain Nikon film SLRs. For manual exposure shooting there's no practical difference between AI and AI-S lenses.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 50mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F Mount, Nikon FX Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Nikon |