| I own a AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D which is considered one fo the sharpest lens but they dont autofocus on the basic Nikon d40 and d60 camera , Now there is good news for Nikon d40 and Nikon d60 owners , infact double bonus.Its 35 mm considered be low end wideangel lens and also it does autofocus . |  |
Key Features.(From Nikon site)
Fast f/1.8 prime NIKKOR lens
Perfect for low-light conditions, travel, environmental portrait and general photography
Perfect for low-light conditions, travel, environmental portrait and general photography
Engineered for Nikon DX-format digital SLRs
Optical formula optimized for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, rendering a picture angle approximating the classic normal angle of view of a 50mm lens on a Nikon FX-format digital SLR or a 35mm film camera
Optical formula optimized for use with Nikon DX-format digital SLRs, rendering a picture angle approximating the classic normal angle of view of a 50mm lens on a Nikon FX-format digital SLR or a 35mm film camera
Aspherical lens element
Minimizes coma and other types of lens aberrations, further improving image integrity
Minimizes coma and other types of lens aberrations, further improving image integrity
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus
Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus
Close focusing to one foot
For creative perspectives and versatility
For creative perspectives and versatility
Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements
Technical Specs
Focal length 35 mm Maximum aperture f/1.8 Minimum aperture f/22 Angle of view 44° Lens construction 6 groups 8 elements (with one hybrid aspherical lens) Closest focus distance 30 cm Maximum Magnification 0.16x Aperture blades 7 (rounded) Filter attachment size 52 mm Dimensions 70 mm × 52.5 mm Weight 210g