Nikon Nikkor
AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:6.8 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 7x larger in your photo
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED goes 2 f-stops narrower
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
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 73 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Slightly smaller diameter 74 mm vs 89 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly lighter 280 g vs 425 g
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 More than 30% lighter
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
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

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
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED:60 mm
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:50 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
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 Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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

Lens

$277
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro 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 Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
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

$879
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
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 Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

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

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$499
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Aperture Wider aperture
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Max focal length Better telephoto
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$449
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM 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 Narrower aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D 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
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
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

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