Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
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
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 shorter 54 mm vs 69 mm
Help
 More than 20% shorter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS goes 2 f-stops narrower
Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:6.8 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 3.5x larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

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
55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS:69 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:50 mm
55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS:55 mm

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
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 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$540
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

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

$349
Wide maximum 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

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$399
Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$399
Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

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