Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G vs Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF

Both are Nikon F prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2008

AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

f/1.4280 gSWM

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Tokina

opera 50mm F1.4 FF

f/1.4950 g

Full specs

Pick the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 670 g lighter (280 g vs 950 g)
You want a compact lens: 54 mm vs 107.5 mm long
Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light shooting, night and events

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

Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G and the Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF
	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G	Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF
Brand	Nikon	Tokina
Weight	280 g lighter	950 g
Length	54 mm shorter	107.5 mm
Diameter	73.5 mm slimmer	80 mm
Filter thread	58 mm	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.45 m	0.4 m closer
Max magnification	0.15×	not listed
Optical design	8 elements / 7 groups	15 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor	SWM	not listed
Released	2008	not listed

7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, aperture blades, 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
Aperture blades: 9 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G

The AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G is a fast 50mm prime for Nikon F-mount with a silent-wave motor and a nine-blade rounded aperture. Faster than the f/1.8G.