Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.2 AIS
 vs
Leica Summilux
50mm f/1.4 M

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Significantly cheaper $649.95 vs $3,995.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $3,345 cheaper (6.1x less)
Slightly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.4
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.2 AIS captures much more light, 0.4 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Reasons to consider the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M
Slightly smaller diameter 54 mm vs 69 mm
Help
 More than 20% smaller lens at the end
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M Learn more about
the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
50mm f/1.2 AIS:f/1.2
50mm f/1.4 M:f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
50mm f/1.2 AIS:48 mm
50mm f/1.4 M:53 mm
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$725
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$725
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449
Auto focus Has autofocus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Auto focus Auto focus
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$400
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$259
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 M

Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 M

Low light lens

$2,295
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Summicron 50mm f/2 M vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Low light lens

$747
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC FA 43mm f/1.9 vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

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