The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF and the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM 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 12-24mm f4G ED-IF is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Canon 50mm f1.4 USM with a length of 51mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM's 74mm 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. Canon 50mm f1.4 USM weighs 290g, 40% (195g) lighter than the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF's weight of 485g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF has a focal range of 12-24mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
18-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 80mm.
