Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f1.8D vs Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8G EDto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Nikon 50mm f1.8D Top Features
- 50mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 155g.
- Diameter: 64mm
- Length: 39mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.45m
Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED Top Features
- 60mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 62mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 425g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 89mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.19m
- Max Magnification:1x
Our Winner: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f1.8D over Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8G ED
Focal Length – Wide
50mm
vs
60mm
10mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.8
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.8
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight
155g
vs
425g
270g lighter
Diameter
64mm
vs
73mm
9mm smaller in diameter
Length
39mm
vs
89mm
50mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
62mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Focal Length – Tele
60mm
vs
50mm
10mm more Tele coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
7
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Minimum Focus Distance
0.19m
vs
0.45m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
1x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Nikon 50mm f1.8D vs Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED Specs Table
General
Nikon 50mm f1.8D
Nikon Micro-60mm f2.8G ED
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Prime
Macro Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
50mm
60mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F1.8
F2.8
Min Aperture
F22.0
F32.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
7
9
Optics
Optical Elements
6
12
Optical Groups
5
9
Special Elements
unknown
1 ED glass lens, 2 aspherical lenses, 1 with Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.45m
0.19m
Max Magnification
unknown
1X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Screw drive from camera
Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Focus Method
Unit
Internal
Distance Scale
Unknown
Yes
DoF Scale
Unknown
Yes
Distance Scale
Unknown
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
155g
425g
Diameter
64mm
73mm
Length
39mm
89mm
Materials
metal mount
Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
No
Unknown
Filter Thread
52mm
62mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
No
Yes
Hood Code
HR-2
HB-42
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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