Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176 vs Nikon AI-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 Noct
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 Noct is faster by 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176 is lighter by 295g.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176 goes wider (50mm vs 58mm).
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 Noct reaches further (58mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176 | AI-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 Noct |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 58mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Af motor | SWM | none |
| Elements | 7 | 7 |
| Weight g | 185.0 (lighter) | 480.0 |
| Filter mm | 58 | 52 |
| Length mm | 52.5 | 63.0 |
| Diameter mm | 72.0 | 74.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 0.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | n/a |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G 176: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus. An affordable fast standard prime for Nikon DSLRs, popular for portraits and low light.
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 Noct
A manual-focus f/1.2 lens introduced in 1977, with an aspheric element to control coma and sagittal flare at wide apertures. It has a 52mm filter thread and weighs about 480g.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Aspheric element
- Coma control for point lights
- Close focus of 0.5m
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Very rare
- Heavier than other Nikon normal primes at about 480g