Nikon Nikkor
Micro 60mm f/2.8D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 6.5x larger in your photo
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the Micro 60mm f/2.8D goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Shorter 38 mm vs 74 mm
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 Around 50% shorter
Slightly lighter 154 g vs 440 g
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 2.9x lighter
Slightly cheaper $115.00 vs $429.00
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 The best price we've seen is $314 cheaper (3.7x less)
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
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
Micro 60mm f/2.8D:60 mm
50mm f/1.8D:50 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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

Lens

$277
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Canon Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8

Macro lens

$949
Auto focus Auto focus
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the Macro MP-E 65mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Longer
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
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
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Max focal length Better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

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