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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 50 mm
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 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Cheaper $429.00 vs $1,629.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,200 cheaper (3.8x less)
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly lighter 280 g vs 0.7 kg
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 2.4x lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:6.8 (0.1x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G:1:8.3 (0.1x)
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:1:6.8 (0.1x)

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 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$899
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
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 Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$449
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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX 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

$449
Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

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