Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs 24mm f/2.8D

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.4

f/2.8

At its widest, the AF-S 50mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 2 f-stops

Slightly better telephoto

50 mm

24 mm

More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly more magnification

1:6.8 (0.1x)

1:8.9 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

Narrower aperture

f/22

f/16

At its narrowest, the 24mm f/2.8D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

Slightly better wide angle

24 mm

50 mm

2.1x better wide angle

Learn more about
the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Short

AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:	54 mm
24mm f/2.8D:	46 mm

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor magnification

AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:	1:6.8 (0.1x)
24mm f/2.8D:	1:8.9 (0.1x)

Poor telephoto

AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:	50 mm
24mm f/2.8D:	24 mm

competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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

Low light lens

$197

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

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

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

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650

Lacks autofocus

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Narrower aperture

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$449

Slightly heavier

Slightly longer

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449

Slightly heavier

Slightly longer

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259

Slightly more magnification

Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm 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

Wide angle lens

$479

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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

Low light lens

$2,000

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly wider aperture

Wider aperture

More expensive

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
vs
Nikon Nikkor
24mm f/2.8D

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D