Nikon's original AF 50mm f/1.8 — one of the first autofocus Nikkors, still functional decades later.
The Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 is one of the earliest autofocus Nikkors, launched in 1986. It provided the classic 50mm f/1.8 specification with AF — the ancestor of the later D and AF-S versions that followed.
Optically good — same fundamental 50mm f/1.8 formula that Nikon has refined over decades. Sharp from f/2.8. Body-driven screw AF. No D-chip — lacks distance communication. 6 aperture blades. Full-frame coverage.
Nikon F mount with 52mm filter thread. Approximately 155g — very compact. Body-driven AF. No D-chip. 6 non-rounded blades — hexagonal bokeh highlights. Minimum focus distance 60cm. Metal construction on early examples.
Available used for almost nothing. The D version added distance chip, the AF-S version added built-in motor. This original AF version is the cheapest but requires body AF motor. The 50mm f/1.8G AF-S is dramatically better for similar low prices.