Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AI-S

Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AI-S (non-AI 1976-'77, AI '77-81, AI-S '81-present)







Filter size: 52mm
Close focus distance: 1.5 feet or .45 meters (marked)
Aperture range: f/1.4 - f/16
Aperture blades: 7
Depth of field scale for f/5.6, 11, 16, plus IR focusing index.
Design: 7 elements in 6 groups

This is probably my most used lens.  It's a little grotesque at f/1.4, especially the out of focus areas, but at f/2.8 or so this lens is great.  If you are only going to have one lens, this is not a bad choice.

The K and AI versions have a longer focus throw, but I think the AI-S versions is fine.

Here's a shot at f/1.4:


Other example shots:














































More information:
Ken Rockwell
MIR

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