Nikon Nikkor
55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
 vs
Canon
50mm f/2.5 Macro

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro.
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Reasons to consider the Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Slightly wider aperture f/2.5 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/2.5 Macro captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro Learn more about
the Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Great zoom Help
1:2 (0.5x)
Length Short Help
55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS:69 mm
50mm f/2.5 Macro:64 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS:55 mm
50mm f/2.5 Macro:50 mm

Compared to macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:2 (0.5x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Macro lens

$419
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$369
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the 50mm f/2.5 Macro

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$549
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$779
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Canon 50mm f/2.5 Macro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Length Longer
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 50mm f/2.5 Macro

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