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June 2008 The Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AI-S is the fastest lens in Nikon's lens lineup. This is one of three commercially made normal lenses that Nikon has made for the F mount that has a max aperture of f/1.2. The two others being Nikkor 55mm f/1.2 and the Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2. The Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AI-S is the only one that's still in production. With it's very wide f/1.2 aperture very shallow Depth Of Field is possible. Specifications
* with the HS-12 on the D3 it causes more light fall-off then without it.(see sample images at the bottom of the page) Positives
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VerdictA close to perfect lens, it's a shame that Nikon still has not upgraded this lens to auto focus. When focused correctly the lens can produce stunning results wide open. The contrast is really nice for a fast lens like this as well. On a camera like the D3 this lens does show a bit of light fall-off (vignetting) which is expected for a lens with a wide aperture like f/1.2. There is increased light fall-off when used with the HS-12 hood on the Nikon D3, not sure of the reason for this as the HS-12 was designed for the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2. If only Nikon would make a split image prism for the D3, it would be a killer combination. A quick tip on better accuracy with MF lenses on digital bodies: If you focus past the focus indicator and then start focusing back to you see the correct focus indicator, you are more likely to hit the correct focus. Features Price from: $679.95 USD** AlternativesPurchasing items through these links helps me adding more content to this website. The links on the prices takes you to B&H's website, which is my recommended store to get equipment from. I've used B&H personally since 2005, and I get all my equipment from them these days(including the lenses used for these reviews). Thanks for your support, Fredrik. Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D From: $119.95 USD Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D From: $289.95 USD Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G From: $429.95 USD Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AI-S Price From: $459.95 USD Zeiss MF 50mm f/1.4 ZF Planar T* Price: $550.00 USD Sigma AF 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Price: $499.00 USD Zeiss Macro 50mm f/2 ZF.2 Makro-Planar T* Price: $1,283.00 USD For an equivalent normal lens on a DX camera: Zeiss 35mm f/2 ZF Distagon T* Price: $826.00 USD Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX Price From: $194.95 USD Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2.0D From: $319.95 USD Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AI-S From $999.95 USD Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Price: $439.00 USD ** Prices are subject to change. Listed prices is from May 8, 2010 Sample PicturesImages have been imported to photoshop CS3 through Capture NX 2 thus leaving the original image settings as shot, I. E white balance, sharpening, etc .etc. Full resolution sample images are in RGB color mode. Check out my copyright page for information about usage of these images. |
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