Overview

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G offers excellent center sharpness even wide open and good edge performance on FX, with DPReview noting corners better than other full-frame 50mm lenses. Its main weakness is flare, which DPReview and Photography Life describe as intrusive when shooting into light. Build quality is typical of Nikon's higher-end consumer lenses, with a lightweight plastic barrel and silent wave motor, though ePHOTOzine and Phillip Reeve note autofocus is slower than older screw-driven versions. It suits enthusiasts and pros needing a fast normal lens for portraits, low-light, and everyday use, especially on FX bodies.