Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
 vs
Leica Summilux
50mm f/1.4 M

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Cheaper $1,999.95 vs $3,995.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,995 cheaper (around 50% less)
More magnification 1:5.6 (0.2x) vs 1:11.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 50 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Reasons to consider the Leica 50mm f/1.4 M
Shorter 53 mm vs 89 mm
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 More than 40% shorter
Slightly smaller diameter 54 mm vs 83 mm
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 More than 30% smaller lens at the end
Slightly lighter 335 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 50% lighter
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 24 mm
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 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
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
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:24 mm
50mm f/1.4 M: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
Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$3,900
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,639
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Zoom range Much more zoom
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 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

$1,899
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
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
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

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