The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 50mm f1.8G and the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 is the longer of the two lenses at 69mm. The Nikon 50mm f1.8G with a length of 53mm, is 16mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 50mm f1.8G has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50's 66mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 50mm f1.8G weighs 185g, which means it is 165g (47%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 which has a weight of 350g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 50mm f1.8G and the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 50mm f1.8G and the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Nikon 50mm f1.8G has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/50's widest aperture value is
F1.4.