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Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

Price range: $249.95–274.99
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Exceptional Value
Outperforms 83% of lenss at a lower price than 90%.
$250 is 71% below the $870 category median.
Brand: Nikon
Category: Lens
A professional Nikon Nikon DX-mount 50-50 mm zoom lens with f/1.8 maximum aperture.
PQS: 100 (computed 2026-04-28 07:03)
GTIN-14: 00018208021994
Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

Key specs

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Focal length
50-50 mm
Max aperture
f/1.8
Mount
Nikon DX
Stabilization
No
Minimum focus distance
18 inches
Filter diameter
58 millimeters
Weight
0.4079 pounds

Pros & Cons

Based on quantified comparisons vs. 249 lenss
✓ Pros
  • Weight Kg (0.19) — top 17% of lenss
✗ Cons
No notable weaknesses detected

How this Lens compares vs. 249 lenss

Percentile rank for each spec — higher means this product outperforms more of its peers.
Weight 0.19kg
83% Above avg

Spec Profile Radar

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Focal length50-50 mm
Max aperturef/1.8
MountNikon DX
StabilizationNo
Weight (kg)0.19
Reconciled at2026-03-06 10:56
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