One of the few lenses I've observed that transmits all the light -- and the information that light carries, to the sensor or film plane. Its maximum aperture value is equal to its T-stop value. F1.4 = F1.4, this according to DXOmark. Very sharp by f2.8, and razor sharp by f5.6 and beyond.

F stop value = T-stop value no light absorbed by adding too many light/information absorbing elements: 1.4 = 1.4; a true "f1.4" lens; sharpness; cost; brilliant image quality; size; weight; cost; durable in-camera screw drive auto focus (not tiny in-l

Some have said there is a hot-spot in the center of the frame at f16, which is especially evident shooting IR film; I have briefly tested for this on my digital camera and did not observe this; But I rarely shoot f16 and have not shot any IR film in a dec

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This standard 50mm prime lens is a popular used buy, but still available new for a reasonable discount over Nikon's latest 50mm f/1.4G. New it can be picked up for around ￡240, or ￡150 or less if buying used.

Good sharpness in the centre at maximum aperture; Outstanding sharpness when stopped down; A good value used buy; Decent enough build quality

Screw-driven focus; Soft with falloff at f/1.4; Basic design lacks luxuries of more modern lenses

Needed a fast prime lens for my FX and this one works great. It's compact and lightweight and fits in your pocket, so if you need the extra speed and the convenience of easy carry, get this lens.

Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Many Nikkon Lenses; Nice Bokeh; Nikon Dx; Nikon Fx; Strong Construction

This is a lens for those who appreciate a classic standard focal length prime that uses the timeless seven element in six groups planar optical formulation. Every major manufacturer from Zeiss, to Olympus, to Yashica (RIP), to Pentax, to Minolta to Canon, to Sigma has made nearly an identical lens...

working nicely

Similar to its cousin (AF 50mm f/1.8 D) the Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4 D is a very good performer. At f/1.4 the contrast is a little on the low side and the borders may be a little soft but from f/2.8 & up the performance is really superb.

I purchased this lens from B&H twelve years ago and it is still one of my favorite primes. It is light weight, tough build and still in mint condition. It sustained a 10+ ft drop from a bridge during one of my trip to Yosemite national park. It takes amazing low light pictures with beautiful bokeh.

I primarily use this lens for portrait photography and would reccomend it to anyone from the photo enthusiast to the professional photographer. It produces very sharp images with a fast zoom.

Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Quick Focus; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

a must have lens for your kit bag - small, well made, sharp throughout, quick to focus. Hard to find fault and is ideal when used with the D800 Far superior to the other 50mm in my bag the f1.8 AF-S

Lightweight; Quick Focus; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

I bought this lens for my Nikon d7000, excellent lens, very sharp, auto focus is fast but sounds like a choking donkey,very noisy. Still, for the price, you get a great lens, well worth it.