Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 250 vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f1.4Gto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 Top Features
- 50mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 530g.
- Diameter: 72mm
- Length: 88mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.24m
- Max Magnification:0.5x
Nikon 58mm f1.4G Top Features
- 58mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 385g.
- Diameter: 85mm
- Length: 70mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.58m
- Max Magnification:0.13x
Our Winner: Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 250 over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f1.4G
Focal Length – Wide
50mm
vs
58mm
8mm Wider coverage
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter
72mm
vs
85mm
13mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread
67mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.24m
vs
0.58m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.5x
vs
0.13x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Tele
58mm
vs
50mm
8mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
2
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
2
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
385g
vs
530g
145g lighter
Length
70mm
vs
88mm
18mm shorter
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50 vs Nikon 58mm f1.4G All Features
General
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T2/50
Nikon 58mm f1.4G
Brand
Zeiss
Nikon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Macro Prime
Standard Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
50mm
58mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Unknown
Unknown
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.0
F1.4
Min Aperture
F22.0
F16.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
unknown
9
Optics
Optical Elements
8
9
Optical Groups
6
6
Special Elements
unknown
2 aspherical elements, nano-crystal coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.24m
0.58m
Max Magnification
0.5X
0.13X
Autofocus
No
Yes
AF Motor Type
None
Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
N/A
Yes
Focus Method
Unknown
Rear
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
530g
385g
Diameter
72mm
85mm
Length
88mm
70mm
Materials
metal barrel, metal mount
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Unknown
Filter Thread
67mm
72mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
HB-68
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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