REVIEW: Nikon 50mm f1.4D on a Fuji X-Pro1

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Two days ago I posted a review of the Fotodiox adapter so that Nikon F mount lenses can be fitted to the Fujifilm X-Pro1.  My first test was with the Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8 AF-D (HERE) and yesterday I got to try out the Nikkor 50mm f1.4 AF-D on the X-Pro1 during the Christmas Lights Switch On celebrations in Edinburgh.
The Nikon 50mm f1.4 AF-D fitted to the Fujifilm X-Pro1 with the Fotodiox Adapter
The Nikkor 50mm f1.4 is another stunningly sharp lens from Nikon and like the 80-200mm it is a 'D' lens, which means it has an aperture ring to set the f stop manually.  This is important for use with the Fotodiox adapter as the newer 'G' type Nikon lenses wont work because they don't have the aperture ring.

 Because the X-Pro1 is an APS-C sensor the 50mm becomes an effective 75mm f1.4 when fitted to the Fuji.  The Japanese manufacturer is launching a Fujinon 56mm f1.2 next spring so the Nikon is almost a perfect match for the new X-Series lens, which I am looking forward to trying when it is launched.

 Here are some test shots on the Nikon 50mm f1.4 and I have to say I am as impressed with the results as I was with the ones from the 80-200mm two days ago.  For £17 + £4.95 P&P, the Fotodiox adapter has to be one of my best bargain buys this year.

Just walk on by....  I have to admit I couldn't do the same after taking this shot

Waiting for the missus to finish shopping

The Royal Mile

Shop sign showing the wonderfully shallow depth of field the Nikon 50mm f1.4 has to offer

More signage on the Royal Mile

Christmas Market on Prince's Street

Sir Chris Hoy Switching on the Edinburgh Christmas Lights
All images taken on the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikkor 50mm f1.4 AF-D

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  1. Anonymous22 December 2013 at 19:22

    Although now it has been replaced with the newer Nikon AF 50 mm f/1.4 G AF-S but one must know that this lens held its top position for over a decade and is still a more desired and cheaper alternative to the newer model which is just marginally ahead in terms of performance. If the price for even the second hand version of this lens feels like a budget spoiler to you then i would recommend the cheapest yet one of the sharpest and well performing Nikon 50mm f/1.8 D for you. And trust me it not more than a feet behind in the race for image quality.

    Making good photographs is the job of the person behind the camera-lens system and not the responsibility of the equipment, which are merely the means to the cause.But having a good equipment at your disposal is a blessing .

    more more info do check out http://pixelarge.com/nikon-af-nikkor-50mm-f1-4d/

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