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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Lens
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
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Full Comparison

General

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Lens typeNormalNormal
Lens mountNikon FSony E

Image properties

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length< 50< 85
Maximum magnification0.15 x0.12 x
Image stabilisationnono

Aperture

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Aperture max1.81.4
Aperture min1616
Aperture ringnoyes
Number of diaphragm blades711

Focus

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonicRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance0.450.80
Distance scaleyesno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyesno

Optics

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements711
Groups68
Special elements / coatings1 Aspherical element
  • Extreme Aspherical element
  • Super ED element
  • ED element
  • Nano AR coating

Design

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Colour of productBlackBlack
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingnoyes

Dimensions

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GMSony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Weight6.53 oz28.92 oz
Diameter2.84 in3.52 in
Length2.09 in4.23 in
Filter size2.28 in3.03 in

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