Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.8D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 50 mm
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 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 50mm f/1.8D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 154 g vs 380 g
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 2.5x lighter
Slightly cheaper $115.00 vs $429.00
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 The best price we've seen is $314 cheaper (3.7x less)
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:6.6 (0.2x)

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

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

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 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
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 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$879
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

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

$109 - $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

discussion Which do you think is better?

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Carlospascual (4:46 PM, June 15, 2011)
the price in the 50 mm comparative is bad actually is about 150
 
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