DoF with Nikon 50mm f/1.4

The Nikon 50mm f/1.4 is compact and light weight which makes it ideal for travel. Its maximum aperture of f/1.4 is handy when it comes to low light. It is also a very capable lens for full body portraits.

The Nikon 50mm f/1.4 can create interesting images with very shallow Depth of Field (DoF). At the minimum focus distance of 0.45m and aperture f/1.4,  the Depth of Field (DoF) is only 0.6cm. Nikon announced the AF-S 50mm in 2008 superseding the AF-D model introduced since 1995.

I think everyone should either have a 50mm f/1.8 or this in their lens line up. It is light weight, fast and doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg like the 24mm f/1.4. It also helps you to develop a habit of moving around when taking your shots.

AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G	AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D
Release 2008	Release 1995
Lens (Elements) 8	Lens (Elements) 7
Lens (Groups) 7	Lens (Groups) 6
Diaphragm Blades 9	Diaphragm Blades 7
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) Yes	AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) No
Focus Mode Auto, Manual, Manual/Auto	Focus Mode Auto, Manual
Filter Size 58mm	Filter Size 52mm
Dimensions (Approx.)2.9x2.1 in. (Diameter x Length) 73.5x54.2mm (Diameter x Length)	Dimensions (Approx.)2.5x1.7 in. (Diameter x Length) 64.5x42.5mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight (Approx.)9.9 oz. (280g)	Weight (Approx.)8.1 oz. (230g)

Here are some creative images from the Nikon 50mm f/1.4

@ f/2, focus distance 450mm, DOF =0.9cm

@ f/2.8, focus distance 600mm, DOF =2.22cm

@ f/1.8, focus distance 450mm, DOF =0.78cm

@ f/2, focus distance 1.7m, DOF =13.5cm

@ f/1.4, focus distance 450mm, DOF =0.60cm (Minimum DOF)

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