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Lens selection in portrait shooting
To capture portraits emphasizing a soft image
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
To capture portraits emphasizing a sharp image
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED
Advantages of AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
This Nikon FX-format normal lens with built-in SWM
enables quiet AF operation. Featuring fast maximum
aperture of f/1.4 and rounded diaphragm opening it
delivers beautiful background blur. Also, high reproduction
capability throughout the entire frame provides clear
images from infinity to the closest distance. In portrait
shooting, skin tones and shadows are accurately
reproduced to realize soft and natural results.
Advantages of AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm
f/2.8G ED
While offering a wide range of reproduction ratios up to
1:1 life size, sharp images are ensured throughout the
range even at the maximum aperture. Nano Crystal Coat
provides clear images by effectively reducing ghost and
flare. Beautiful image blur makes the lens suitable not
only for macro photography but also a wide variety of
shooting such as portraits and landscapes. Especially in
portrait shooting, sharp images can be captured by solidly
reproducing specific features such as the eyes.
Feminine gentleness can be
im pre s s i ve l y ex pre s se d by
effectively utilizing background
blur.
Brightness is naturally balanced
across the entire image, and
skin texture is finely reproduced
to enhance the soft image.
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G
The cool image is emphasized
by reproducing eyes clearly
utilizing the high resolving power
of the lens.
