Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D vs Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D and Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition).
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Product |
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Name | Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D | Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm F1.8 D | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Release Year | 2002 | 2013 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 135 USD | 279 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Yes |
Motor Type | N/A | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 45 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F1,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 63 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 39 mm | 52 mm |
Weight | 160 gr | 190 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HR-2 | HB-47 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |