Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AIS

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AIS.

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the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Slightly cheaper

$399.95

$725.00

The best price we've seen is $325 cheaper (more than 40% less)

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the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AIS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Very wide aperture
	f/1.4

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Auto focus
	Focus yourself

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor zoom
	1x

	Poor telephoto
	50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429

Has autofocus

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

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

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Has autofocus

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

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Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Has autofocus

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

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

Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k

Lens

$350

Has autofocus

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Has autofocus

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

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

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439

Has autofocus

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Zeiss Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$1,283

Narrower aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the Makro-Planar 50mm f/2 ZE Macro Canon-ef vs the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$447

Auto focus

Compare the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

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Zeiss
Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f*
vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.4 AIS

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AIS