Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens

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Nikon's ultra-high-speed NIKKOR 50mm f/1.2 normal lens offers more possibilities in low-light photography. It also provides very shallow depth images when used at f/1.2. This lens is notably superior to the previous 55mm f/1.2 design and produces a better result at f/1.2.This lens is built to Nikon's classic all-metal manual focus standards offering smooth focusing and rugged construction.

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Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens Review

Costs a bit more, but does a bit more...

★★★★★

5.0

"Ultimate lens for low light & Depth of Field manipulation.

Super clarity & quality.

9 bladed aperture, excellent Bokeh.

Anyone who says this lens is soft either needs glasses or can't manually focus. It is probably the sharpest lens Nikon makes. Read the reviews from professional photographer …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens Review

the only lens I use...

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5.0

"I use this lens on a canon 5d with an adapter (I used to shoot nikon, then jumped ship for full frame), and it's nothing short of amazing what it will do. Candlelight, moonlight, anything. It's also half the size of the canon equivalent.

The depth of field is very narrow wide open (<1cm); it can …" Read Full Review »

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Nov 14 2007

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Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens Review

Sharp, Fast, and Built Like a Tank

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5.0

"Classic Nikon manual-focus glass. There's a reason why this lens has been a staple of the Nikon line for nearly 30 years.Wide open, it's a little soft, but the image sharpens up nicely below f/2. There is a small amount of light fall-off, but it's gone by f/2.8 in my opinion. And, if shooting DX …" Read Full Review »

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Nikon 50mm f/1.2 Nikkor Ai-S Manual Focus Lens Review

Best 50mm Period. Best Lens Ever?

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5.0

"I carry this lens with my 80% of the time because I am addicted to its optical quality. Yes, it is a manual focus lens. Yes, it is an old Ai-S model that won't meter unless you have a high end Nikon body. But if you do, oh boy do the results work.By way of comparison, I've owned the Nikkor 50mm f …" Read Full Review »

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"To have the 1.2 is awesome and it is still very sharp in the center at 1.2, but at 2.0 .... good lord. That is one amazingly sharp 2.0 lens. Sure it is a manual focus lens, but well worth it.

I just put it on my D3 and the images are insanely good. With the high ISO capabilities of the D3 and …" Read Full Review »

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