Used Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D (1995) for Sale — From £102 | UsedLens.co.uk

£102.00 Low price

£184.95 High price

19 Listings

5 Retailers

2 New this week

4 Reduced

Great for: portrait street general low light

Nikon's classic screw-drive 50mm f/1.4 — D designation with distance encoding, compact and affordable.

The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D was released in 1995 as the D-type update to Nikon's standard 50mm prime, adding distance encoding to the metering system. Autofocus is screwdrive — requiring a Nikon body with an internal AF drive motor. At 155g and 52mm filter thread it is a compact standard prime. The f/1.4 maximum aperture provides low-light capability and background separation at portrait distances. The 'D' designation enables distance-based flash exposure metering.

The optical design uses 7 elements in 6 groups. Seven aperture blades produce rounded bokeh. The 52mm filter thread is a Nikon heritage standard. At 155g the lens is very lightweight. Minimum focus distance of 0.45m. Screwdrive AF requires a body with an internal AF drive motor — D40/D60 and D3xxx/D5xxx bodies will not autofocus this lens. f/1.4 maximum aperture. D designation enables distance-based metering for flash exposure calculation.

The AF-D 50mm f/1.4 uses the classic double-Gauss formula: 7 elements in 6 groups providing f/1.4 capability in a 155g body. Wide-open at f/1.4, the vintage formula shows characteristic spherical aberration and coma — visible as soft rendering and slight glow around bright subjects — that improve substantially by f/2. For photographers who value the f/1.4 aperture for subject isolation and low-light work, the AF-D provides the capability at very low used cost.

On the used market the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D is very affordable as a vintage Nikon standard prime. Condition checks: screwdrive AF engagement on a compatible body, aperture blades for oil contamination — a known issue on aged D-series lenses causing sticky or sluggish aperture operation — and front element for marks. The AF-S 50mm f/1.4G provides SWM AF and improved wide-open performance. Compatible with Nikon F-mount bodies with built-in AF drive motors.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D generations

This page covers the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D (1995). Not to be confused with its sibling model:

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 (1986 original) →

Avg £119, down 2.5% over 2 weeks

Price history ↓

Get Alerts

Email me when a match is listed.

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase through eBay links on this page.

ProductPriceRetailer

Nikon 50mm f1.4 D AF Lens Wex

Wex

Nikon 50mm f1.4 D AF Lens Wex

£108.00 £113.00

Wex

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 D Auto Focus Prime Lens - with caps Very Good eBay

eBay

Nikon 50mm f1.4 D AF Lens Wex

Wex

Nikon 50mm f1.4 D AF Lens Wex

Wex

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Good MPB

MPB

Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4D prime lens in excellent condition eBay

£118.52 £160.12

eBay

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Excellent MPB

MPB

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Excellent MPB

MPB

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Excellent MPB

MPB

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Excellent MPB

MPB

Nikon AF 50mm F1.4D Lens Harrison Cameras

Harrison Cameras

Nikon AF 50mm F1.4D Lens Harrison Cameras

Harrison Cameras

Nikon 50mm F1.4D Lens AF Nikkor Sharp Portrait, Excellent Condition RRP £314 eBay

£145.76 £150.96

eBay

Nikon AF 50mm F1.4D Lens eBay

eBay

Nikon AF 50mm F1.4D Lens eBay

eBay

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Lens eBay

£160.19 £192.23

eBay

Nikon 50mm f1.4 AF-D Prime Clock Tower Cameras

Clock Tower Cameras

Nikon 50mm F/1.4 D Nikkor AF Auto Focus Standard Lens - Mint eBay

Used Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D price history

Tracking the used Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D price? Over the past two weeks, the average has fallen 2.5%, from £122 to around £119. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £113 and £149 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 5 Jul – 23 Jul 2026.