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differences

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

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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At its widest, the AF-S 50mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 2 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 1:6.8 (0.1x) vs 1:8.9 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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At its narrowest, the 24mm f/2.8D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 50 mm
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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
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:54 mm
24mm f/2.8D:46 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:1:6.8 (0.1x)
24mm f/2.8D:1:8.9 (0.1x)
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:50 mm
24mm f/2.8D:24 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

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

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

Low light lens

$197

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650

Auto focus Lacks autofocus

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$449

Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449

Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259

Magnification Slightly more magnification
Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479

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

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

Low light lens

$2,000

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive

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