Nikon Portrait Kit with AF-S 50mm f/1.8G & SB-700 Flash

The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G offers the pleasing blur characteristics and three-dimensional rendering capabilities possible only with a fixed focal length (prime) lens at a very reasonable price. It has a fast single-focal-length lens with normal 50mm focal length. A new optical design that enables f/1.8 maximum aperture brightness and utilizes an aspherical lens element has been adopted for this lens, which achieves superior rendering performance for excellent image quality even with shooting in dimly lit indoor settings. The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) gives quiet autofocus operation. Focus mode is available via M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus). It is compatible with APS-C and Full Frame Sensor DSLR Cameras.

Get the right amount of light for your images with the Nikon Speedlight SB-700 Flash. With a 0.6 to 20 m effective flash output distance range, you can place the light at the precise spot with its tiltable and rotatable flash head. You can also see its current setting through the function display screen. Created for hot shoe operation, the SB-700 is optimized for Nikon's Creative Lighting System through the Wireless Commander mode.

Product Features in Detail

Fast, f/1.8 compact FX-format prime (fixed focal length) lens
This updated classic with a fast maximum aperture is ideal for everyday shooting, perfect in low lighting situations and great for producing images with beautiful background blur (Bokeh). The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G includes Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM) for fast and precise autofocus, M/A Focus Mode Switch for seamless changes between manual and autofocus operation and an aspherical lens element for outstanding optical performance with high contrast.

Brilliance In Any Light
Get astonishing low light results. This lightweight standard lens is a great travel companion because you never know when a beautiful, sunny day will turn cloudy and rainy. With its fast f/1.8 aperture, the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G will capture even low-light situations with stunning brilliance.

Beautiful Background Blur
Achieve more natural depth of field. Whether you're shooting portraits, food or nature—indoors or outdoors—the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G renders a beautiful, natural background blur (Bokeh) at its wider aperture settings. And its 50mm focal length is perfect for creating natural perspective in your photographs.

Capture Every Detail
Shoot tack-sharp portraits every time. Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare, while the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G's Aspherical Lens Element (AS) virtually eliminates coma and other types of aberrations, even when shooting at the widest available aperture. Pair that with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, accurate and quiet autofocus, and you can be sure all of your portraits will be tack sharp.

Quiet Autofocus
A significant innovation in AF lens technology, Nikon's Silent Wave Motor uses ultrasonic (inaudible) vibrations—rather than a gear system—to focus the lens, providing incredibly smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation.

Quick Switching from AF to MF
When fine manual focusing is needed, simply rotate the lens focus ring—M/A mode allows you to seamlessly override the AF system with virtually no time lag.

Effective Aberration Correction
Since the 1960s, aspherical lenses have been an important part of the NIKKOR lens family. Virtually eliminating coma and other types of aberration, every new addition to the lineup provides a new level of contrast, resolution and compact design.

Reduce Lens Flare and Ghosting
Nikon's Super Integrated Coating enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced lens flare.

Move the flash head around
The bounce capability of the SB-700 allows it to be rotated horizontally to up to 180° to the left and to the right with click stops at 0°, 30°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 120°, 150°, and 180°. Likewise, the flash head itself can be tilted from 7° to 90° with stops at -7°, 0°C, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90°.

Precise i-TTL flash control
With the Intelligent-Through-The-Lens flash control, you can deliver accurate flash exposures and flawless fill-flash despite challenging lighting conditions. Before the main flash is activated, a series of monitor pre-flashes are fired to convey information about the lighting settings. The Speedlight's output and its ambient light is then balanced by i-TTL.

Wireless Commander mode
By using compatible Speedlights, you can control up to two remote Speedlight groups and limitless Speedlights. When the SB-700 is used remotely, up to three groups and four wireless channel options can be selected to avoid conflicts.

Put might to the light
With its versatile auto power zoom, lenses from 24 to 120 mm in FX format are provided with reliable light from this flash. The SB-700 is also capable of three light distribution patters for more dramatic images: Standard, Center-weighted which works best for portaits, and Even which is ample for group shots. This flash head also detects temperature increase to prevent overheating and color compensation filter to provide the right amount of white balance in every shot.