Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G compared with NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G	NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
Released
Released	December 2008	September 2024
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	50 mm	50 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/1.4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	Eight elements in seven groups	10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	–	One aspherical element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/1.4–16
Coatings
Coatings	Super Integrated Coating, confirmed by Digital Camera World	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 46°; Nikon's launch announcement gives a 75 mm equivalent field of view on DX	FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F mount; FX and DX cameras. Built-in motor supports autofocus on Nikon DSLRs without a body focus motor; Digital Camera World confirms use with Z cameras through FTZ or FTZ II	Native Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.45 m	0.37 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.15×	0.17×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes	Multi-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus distance 0.45 m; Nikon confirms the focus ring does not rotate during autofocus	Minimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.15×	Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features
Video features	–	Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	58 mm	62 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	73.5 mm	74.5 mm
Length
Length	54 mm	86.5 mm
Weight
Weight	280 g (better)	420 g
Controls
Controls	Focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring	Separate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail
Filter detail	58 mm screw-in filters	62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Camera Labs identifies a rubber mount gasket but no further weather sealing. No general weather rating is assigned	Designed for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 73.5 mm diameter × 54 mm length from the mount	Approximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 280 g	Approximately 420 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-47 bayonet hood included	HB-115 included
In the box
In the box	LC-58 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-47 hood and CL-1013 flexible pouch, as listed by Nikon UK	LC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon's September 2008 announcement specifies December 2008 availability; an exact first on-sale day is not established	Nikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor