Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.4 AIS
 vs
Leica Summicron
50mm f/2 M

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AIS
Cheaper $399.95 vs $2,295.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,895 cheaper (5.7x less)
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4 AIS captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Reasons to consider the Leica 50mm f/2 M
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Leica 50mm f/2 M vs the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AIS.
Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 M Learn more about
the Leica 50mm f/2 M

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
50mm f/1.4 AIS:f/1.4
50mm f/2 M:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
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
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Auto focus Has autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Leica Summarit 50mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 50mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,495
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Summarit 50mm f/2.5 vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS
Compare the Summarit 50mm f/2.5 vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k

Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k

Lens

$350
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS
Compare the Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
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/1.4 AIS
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 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/1.4 AIS
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Leica Summicron APO- 50mm f/2

Leica Summicron APO- 50mm f/2

Low light lens

$7,195
Auto focus Has autofocus
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Summicron APO- 50mm f/2 vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS
Compare the Summicron APO- 50mm f/2 vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS
Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$447
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 M Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Low light lens

$3,995
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED

Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED

Macro lens

$499
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Length Slightly longer
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 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
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly longer
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 ZE Planar T* Canon-ef vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M

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