Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight; Rugged; Sharp Focus

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.

This is a 50mm Nikkor prime lens with a maximum aperture of f1.4. Auto focusing is by Nikon's Silent Wave Motor and it works with the Nikon D40/60 range of cameras that are not fitted with in-body focus drives.

This is a 50mm Nikkor prime lens with a maximum aperture of f1.4. Auto focussing is by Nikon's Silent Wave Motor and it works with the Nikon D40/60 range of cameras that are not fitted with in-body focus drives.

The sharpness, colour fidelity and contrast of this lens, and the complete absence of distortion, make it a perfect optic for portraits; The closest focus distance is 0.45m, so it is not a macro lens, but the brilliance of the images means they can be cropped and enlarged without loss of detail

The auto focus seems, for want of a better word, languid; It is always accurate and the mechanism is indeed silent, but the lens cruises, rather than snaps, into sharp focus

The compact size of this lens and its large maximum aperture make it ideal for travel, event and environmental photography and it also makes a great general-purpose lens when high-quality images are required.

You need a fast, standard prime lens and want excellent image quality plus value for money, You want a small, lightweight, well-built lens for general photography; Don't buy this lens if, You want close-up versatility and performance, You require very high resolution at wide lens apertures

The Nikon 50mm ƒ/1.4G AF-S tested well in our labs, marred only by soft results with significant corner shading when set to its widest aperture. Set to ƒ/2 it makes a nice portrait lens - sharp center, soft corners - and by ƒ/2.8 it's a decently sharp lens across the image.

The newest version of Nikon's storied 50mm f/1.4 boasts a redesigned optical formula for more effective flare prevention. A 75mm equivalent on Nikon smaller-sensor DX bodies, this $500 (street) full-framer also has a circular-bladed aperture for smoother defocusing. HANDS ON

The pictures below illustrate the angles of view on FX (35mm full frame) and DX camera bodies:

Extremely even image quality across the frame; even on FX; Improved image quality over 50mm F1.4D at large apertures; Exceptional image quality when stopped down; Essentially no lateral chromatic aberration; Near-silent AF-S focus with full-time manual override

Slightly soft at large apertures; Somewhat susceptible to flare; Longitudinal (bokeh) chromatic aberration; most visible at large apertures; Vignetting at large apertures on full frame (essentially disappears by F2.8; Slower autofocus than the screw-drive AF-Nikkor 50mm F1.4D

Extremely even image quality across the frame, even on FX; Improved image quality over 50mm F1.4D at large apertures; Exceptional image quality when stopped down ; Essentially no lateral chromatic aberration; Near-silent AF-S focus with full-time manual override;

Slightly soft at large apertures; Somewhat susceptible to flare; Longitudinal (bokeh) chromatic aberration, most visible at large apertures; Vignetting at large apertures on full frame (essentially disappears by F2.8); Slower autofocus than the screw-drive AF-Nikkor 50mm F1.4D;

This lens is an absolut must for any Nikon photographer. It's sharp as hell, it's ok cheap and the DOF is really outstanding. This lens purpose best with portraits and food photography. It's also completely ideal for low-light situations. If you can't afford the 85mm 1.8, this is the way to go.

Fast; Razor sharp (specially at f/4); Amazing DOF; Lightweight and Compact (can be fitted into a pocket); Price; A MUST for any Nikon photographer

Slightly soft contrast at f/1.4 but not really noticeable; Could be bigger in size, but whatever..