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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
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
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At its widest, the AF-S 50mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

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
Slightly shorter 38 mm vs 54 mm
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Around 30% shorter
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
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:f/1.4
50mm f/1.8D:f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:54 mm
50mm f/1.8D:38 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:1:6.8 (0.1x)
50mm f/1.8D: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

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 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

$90 - $197

Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449

Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Aperture Has a narrower aperture

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

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

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture

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