Nikon
Nikon AF-S 58mm f/1.4G FX Lens (Renewed)
★★★★★
f/1.f/1.4
Certified renewed Nikon 58mm f/1.4G lens delivering exceptional low-light performance and stunning bokeh.
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Overview
Key Features
Certified Refurbished: Tested and certified to look and work like new, with a 90-day warranty
Low-Light Performance: Excels in low-light and nighttime applications with minimal coma flare or light falloff
Bokeh and Depth of Field: 9 rounded-blade aperture for excellent bokeh control and depth of field from f/1.4 to infinity
Versatile Focal Length: 58mm focal length offers a natural perspective with a slight exaggeration of depth of field
Fast Autofocus: Silent Wave Motor provides fast and quiet autofocus with M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual operation
Specifications
Brand
Nikon
Model
AF-S FX NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G
Condition
Renewed (Certified Refurbished)
Warranty
90-Day
Mount
Nikon F
Focal Length
58mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Aperture Blades
9 (Rounded)
Lens Elements
Includes 2 Aspherical Elements
Coatings
Nano Crystal Coating, Super Integrated Coating
Autofocus Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM) with M/A Mode
Minimum Focus Distance
1.9 ft (0.58m)
Filter Size
72mm
Format Compatibility
FX (Full Frame) and DX
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and enables creative shallow depth-of-field work.
- Nine rounded aperture blades produce smooth, pleasing bokeh that separates this lens from sharper but harsher alternatives.
- Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings effectively reduce ghosting and flare in backlit situations.
- Silent Wave Motor autofocus is fast and quiet with seamless manual override via M/A mode.
- Minimal coma flare makes it unusually well-suited for astrophotography and nighttime point-light-source shooting.
👎 Cons
- Renewed product comes with only a 90-day warranty compared to Nikon's standard warranty on new units.
- Center sharpness wide open at f/1.4 is intentionally softer than clinical modern designs, prioritizing rendering character over pixel-level acuity.
- At 58mm, it sits in an uncommon focal length that may overlap with existing 50mm lenses in your kit.
- No optical image stabilization (VR), so handheld shooting in very low light relies entirely on the wide aperture and steady hands.
- Minimum focus distance of 1.9 feet limits its usefulness for close-up or macro-style work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Renewed" mean for this Nikon lens?
This lens has been tested and certified to look and work like new. It comes with a 90-day warranty, offering a more affordable entry point to the premium Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G optic.
Is this lens compatible with both FX and DX Nikon bodies?
Yes, as an FX-format lens it works natively on full-frame Nikon bodies and is also compatible with DX (crop-sensor) bodies, where it provides an effective focal length of approximately 87mm.
How does this lens handle coma and light falloff wide open?
The 58mm f/1.4G was specifically engineered to minimize coma flare and sagittal coma, making it one of the better fast primes for astrophotography and nighttime shooting with point light sources near the edges of the frame.
Does this lens support autofocus and manual focus override?
Yes, the built-in Silent Wave Motor provides fast, quiet autofocus, and the M/A mode allows you to instantly override autofocus by turning the focus ring without switching any controls.
What filter size does this lens use?
The Nikon 58mm f/1.4G uses a 72mm front filter thread.
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