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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Slightly better telephoto

85 mm

50 mm

70% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D

Wider aperture

f/1.4

f/1.8

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

Better wide angle

50 mm

85 mm

More than 40% better wide angle

Slightly lighter

230 g

422 g

Around 50% lighter

Slightly cheaper

$289.00

$579.58

The best price we've seen is $291 cheaper (2x less)

Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

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

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

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 AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

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

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

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

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

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439

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

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

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 85mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959

Wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly more expensive

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

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894

Wider aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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

Low light lens

$894

Wider aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

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

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Has a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Narrower aperture

Slightly better wide angle

Narrower aperture

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D