Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f1.4G vs Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f1.4Dto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Nikon 58mm f1.4G Top Features
- 58mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 72mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 385g.
- Diameter: 85mm
- Length: 70mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.58m
- Max Magnification:0.13x
Nikon 50mm f1.4D Top Features
- 50mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 230g.
- Diameter: 65mm
- Length: 43mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.45m
- Max Magnification:0.15x
Our Winner: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f1.4G over Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f1.4D
Focal Length – Tele
58mm
vs
50mm
8mm more Tele coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
7
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Focal Length – Wide
50mm
vs
58mm
8mm Wider coverage
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight
230g
vs
385g
155g lighter
Diameter
65mm
vs
85mm
20mm smaller in diameter
Length
43mm
vs
70mm
27mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
72mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.45m
vs
0.58m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
0.15x
vs
0.13x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Nikon 58mm f1.4G vs Nikon 50mm f1.4D All Features
General
Nikon 58mm f1.4G
Nikon 50mm f1.4D
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Standard Prime
Standard Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
58mm
50mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Unknown
Black
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
F1.4
Min Aperture
F16.0
F16.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9
7
Optics
Optical Elements
9
7
Optical Groups
6
6
Special Elements
2 aspherical elements, nano-crystal coating
unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.58m
0.45m
Max Magnification
0.13X
0.15X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ultrasonic
Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual
Yes
Focus Method
Rear
Unit
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
385g
230g
Diameter
85mm
65mm
Length
70mm
43mm
Materials
Unknown
metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
72mm
52mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
No
Hood Code
HB-68
HR-2
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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