Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs 85mm f/1.8D

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

Wider aperture

f/1.4

f/1.8

At its widest, the AF-S 50mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops

Better wide angle

50 mm

85 mm

More than 40% better wide angle

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

Slightly better telephoto

85 mm

50 mm

70% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:	f/1.4
85mm f/1.8D:	f/1.8

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Not very narrow apertures
	f/16

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor magnification

AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:	1:6.8 (0.1x)
85mm f/1.8D:	1:6.6 (0.2x)

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Has a higher max f/stop

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 85mm f/1.8D

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 85mm f/1.8D

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 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580

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

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

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

Low light lens

$197

Has a higher max f/stop

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 85mm f/1.8D

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449

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

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899

Has a higher max f/stop

Has better macro

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

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

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly narrower aperture

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

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

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D