Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 24 mm
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 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:6.6 (0.2x) vs 1:8.9 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 2.1x better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
50mm f/1.8D:38 mm
24mm f/2.8D:46 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.8D:50 mm
24mm f/2.8D:24 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.8D:1:6.6 (0.2x)
24mm f/2.8D:1:8.9 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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