Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f1.4D vs Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TSto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Nikon 50mm f1.4D Top Features
- 50mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 230g.
- Diameter: 65mm
- Length: 43mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.45m
- Max Magnification:0.15x
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS Top Features
- 40mm Focal Range
- F4.0 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 86mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 1550g.
- Diameter: mm
- Length: mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.49m
Our Winner: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f1.4D over Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS
Focal Length – Tele
50mm
vs
40mm
10mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
4
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
4
Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades
7
vs
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
230g
vs
1550g
1320g lighter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
86mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.45m
vs
0.49m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.15x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
40mm
vs
50mm
10mm Wider coverage
Diameter
mm
vs
65mm
65mm smaller in diameter
Length
mm
vs
43mm
43mm shorter
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Nikon 50mm f1.4D vs Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS All Features
General
Nikon 50mm f1.4D
Hartblei 40mm F4 IF TS
Brand
Nikon
Hartblei
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Prime
Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
50mm
40mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Unknown
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F1.4
F4.0
Min Aperture
F16.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
7
unknown
Optics
Optical Elements
7
12
Optical Groups
6
10
Special Elements
unknown
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.45m
0.49m
Max Magnification
0.15X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Screw drive from camera
None
Full Time Manual
N/A
Focus Method
Unit
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
230g
1550g
Diameter
65mm
Unknown
Length
43mm
Unknown
Materials
metal mount
metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
52mm
86mm
Filter Notes
–
does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied
No
Unknown
Hood Code
HR-2
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
Yes
Optional Accessories
–
–
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