What does AF-S mean in Nikon lens?
silent wave motor
“AF-S is for the silent wave motor used in NIKKOR lenses for fast, accurate and, as you’d expect, super quiet AF operation.
Will a Nikon AF FX Nikkor 50mm f 1.8D work with a Nikon F3?
It’s a full-coverage FX lens, so it works great on FX digital, DX digital and film. It works especially well on the Nikon D3 and D300. It won’t autofocus on the cheapest digital like the D40 or D40x, but it won’t autofocus on an F3 either!
Which is better AF S or AF P?
AF-P lenses use a “Pulse” motor or “Stepping” autofocus motor and are even quieter and smoother to autofocus than an AF-S lens, making these lenses ideal when shooting video with a DSLR. The DSLR camera bodies that do feature a focus motor can utilize AF and AF-S lenses.
What is difference between Nikkor 50mm 1.8 g and 1.8 D?
The Nikon 50mm 1.8 G is quieter, faster, and provides sharper images, but it also costs significantly more. The 1.8 D is better on a budget, otherwise, go with the 1.8 G.
What is in the Nikon AF-S 50mm f / 1.8G lens?
What’s in the box: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G Lens, 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, HB-47 Bayonet Lens Hood for AF-S 50mm f/1.4G, CL-1013 Soft Lens Case, 5-Year Warranty (1-Year International + 4-Year USA Extension). 1 Lithium ion batteries required. Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product, please click here.
What’s the focal length of a Nikkor 50mm lens?
The 50mm focal length (75mm equivalent on DX format cameras) with a fast f/1.8 aperture allows you to capture stunning images with a shallow depth-of-field, letting your subjects stand out from their backgrounds. The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G may soon become your new favorite lens.
What kind of aperture does a 50mm lens have?
The 50mm focal length (75mm equivalent on DX format cameras) with a fast f/1.8 aperture allows you to capture stunning images with a shallow depth-of-field, letting your subjects stand out from their backgrounds.
What makes Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor so good?
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts ‘traveling waves’ into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that’s extremely accurate and super quiet.