New Nikon Lens

Today, Nikon announced the release of their new AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens. The lens features a maximum aperture of f/1.8, and is compatible with Nikon FX-format digital-SLR cameras.

The AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G offers blur characteristics and three-dimensional rendering capabilities possible only with a fixed focal length (prime) lens. The f/1.8 maximum aperture allows for excellent image quality even with shooting in dimly lit indoor settings.

It also has a built-in Silent Wave Motor (SWM), which allows for extremely quiet autofocus operation. The built-in SWM also means that you can shoot on autofocus when the lens is used with cameras such as the D5100 and D3100, which are not equipped with an autofocus drive motor.

 You can check out Nikon's site to read the full release and check out some more of its specifications.