Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF
Both are Nikon F prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 720 g lighter (230 g vs 950 g)
- You want a compact lens: 42.5 mm vs 107.5 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light shooting, street
Pick the Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.45 m
Spec differences
10 differences| Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D | Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tokina
|
| Weight |
230 g
lighter
|
950 g
|
| Length |
42.5 mm
shorter
|
107.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
64.5 mm
slimmer
|
80 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.45 m
|
0.4 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
7 elements / 6 groups
|
15 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Released |
1986
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
A classic fast 50mm prime from Nikon with screw-drive autofocus. f/1.4 in a small, light body.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Compact (230 g)
- Seven-blade rounded aperture
Cons
- Needs a body focus motor for autofocus
- Soft wide open
- No vibration reduction
Our notes
Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF
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