The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 50mm f1.8D and the Nikon 50mm f1.4D 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. Nikon 50mm f1.4D is the longer of the two lenses at 43mm. The Nikon 50mm f1.8D with a length of 39mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 50mm f1.4D also has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to the Nikon 50mm f1.8D's 64mm 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 f1.8D weighs 155g, which means it is 75g (32%) lighter than the Nikon 50mm f1.4D which has a weight of 230g.
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 f1.8D and the Nikon 50mm f1.4D have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 50mm f1.8D and the Nikon 50mm f1.4D 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Nikon 50mm f1.8D has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Nikon 50mm f1.4D's widest aperture value is
F1.4.