Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G Lens Review and Specs

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G Review

Main Features

50mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 58mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 290g.

Diameter: 74mm

Length: 54mm

Min Focus Distance:0.45m

Max Magnification:0.15x

$385

BUY from B&H PHOTO

Compare To

Add a Camera for comparison

Nikon 50mm f1.4G Overview

Nikon 50mm f1.4G is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 50mm. Providing a max aperture of f1.4 at 50mm, this lens is very fast.
Nikon 50mm f1.4G is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G

PROs

Built-in Autofocus

Hood supplied

Full-time Manual Focusing

Very Fast Aperture

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

No Weather Sealing

Nikon 50mm f1.4G Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime
Price	$385.00
Lens Type	Standard Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)
Max_Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	50mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No Zoom
Zoom Lock	No Zoom
Zoom Ratio	1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture	F1.4
Min Aperture	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No
Diaphragm Blades	9
Optics
Optical Elements	8
Optical Groups	7

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	0.45m
Max Magnification	0.15X
Autofocus	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Unit
Distance Scale	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	290g
Diameter	74mm
Length	54mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No
Filter Thread	58mm
Filter Notes	-
Hood Supplied	Yes
Hood Code	HB-47
Tripod Collar	No

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount

Model		Focal Length	Max Aperture	Weight	Focusing	Price
	Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8G ED	60mm	F2.8	425gr	AF	$596.95
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G	50mm	F1.8	185gr	AF	$216.95
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.8G Special Edition	50mm	F1.8	185gr	AF	$276.95
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f1.4G	58mm	F1.4	385gr	AF	$1,596.95
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Nikon PC-E Nikkor 45mm f2.8D ED	45mm	F2.8	780gr	MF	$2,046.95
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D	60mm	F2.8	440gr	AF	$516.95
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f1.4D	50mm	F1.4	230gr	AF	$366.95
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f1.8D	50mm	F1.8	155gr	AF	$131.95
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM	50mm	F1.4	505gr	AF	$295.00
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro	50mm	F2.8	320gr	AF	$566.92
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Voigtlander 40mm F2 Ultron SL II	40mm	F2.0	200gr	MF	$449.00
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 Nokton SL II	58mm	F1.4	320gr	MF	$3,446.43
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Zeiss Otus 1.455	55mm	F1.4	970gr	MF	$3,990.00
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Schneider PC-TS Super-Angulon 2.850 HM	50mm	F2.8	1400gr	MF	$0.00
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 250	50mm	F2.0	530gr	MF	$775.00
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Carl Zeiss Planar T 1,450	50mm	F1.4	350gr	MF	$725.00
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Lensbaby Velvet 56	56mm	F1.6	400gr	MF	$399.95
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Hartblei Superrotator 40mm F4 IF TS	40mm	F4.0	1550gr	MF	$0.00
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD	45mm	F1.8	520gr	AF	$399.00
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G
	Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM A	50mm	F1.4	815gr	AF	$849.00
Compare with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f1.4G