The lens also performs very well across different lighting conditions. The results are top notch and do not disappoint. Many Nikonians say this is one of the sharpest lenses from Nikon, and I can see why. The corner to corner sharpness is very good. Let’s move on to the optical quality: yes, the Nikon 50 1:2 delivers! I really like the results. If stealth mode is your thing, this is the lens for you. It’s black, it’s small, it’s simple, it does not scream for attention. I also really like the fact that the lens is totally understated – it does not look intrusive at all. It is such a nice experience to focus this lens and I believe that many will appreciate this – this is especially true if you use it for videography. It feels like a hot knife going through butter. The focusing ring is a real joy: it’s one of the smoothest focuses I have used. When the ergonomics mostly have not been changed for 15 years you do realize that the engineers got it right the first time around. At this price the lens offers a very well rounded package.įirst of all the handling feels very nice. Although prices have been increasing slightly in recent times (as did most other vintage camera equipment) if you are lucky you can get the 50mm 1:2 for a bit over 50$. In terms of value for money it is pretty unbeatable. Throughout the 15 year production span the lens design stayed unchanged but multi coating technology was added in 1972 and the branding of the lens changed throughout the years. It is the successor of the Nikkor-S 50mm 1:2 lens which had 7 elements and is not being reviewed here. It is a 6 element lens design that was introduced in 1964 and was produced until 1979. The Nikon 50 1:2 was the standard 50mm prime lens of Nikon SLR cameras.
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