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Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D vs Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D Lens
Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Lens
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Full Comparison

General

Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4DNikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Lens typeNormalNormal
Lens mountNikon FNikon F

Image properties

Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4DNikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length< 50< 50
Maximum magnification0.15 x0.15 x
Image stabilisationnono

Aperture

Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4DNikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Aperture max1.41.8
Aperture min1616
Aperture ringyesno
Number of diaphragm blades67

Focus

Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4DNikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeScrew drive from cameraUltrasonic
Closest focusing distance0.450.45
Distance scaleyesyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyesyes

Optics

Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4DNikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements77
Groups66

Design

Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4DNikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Colour of productBlackBlack
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliednoyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnono

Dimensions

Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4DNikon Nikkor AF 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Weight8.11 oz6.53 oz
Diameter2.56 in2.84 in
Length1.69 in2.09 in
Filter size2.05 in2.28 in

Pros & Cons

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