Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 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.
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AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 is lighter by 140g.
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 goes wider (50mm vs 58mm).
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 Noct reaches further (58mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 | 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/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 7 | 7 |
| Weight g | 340.0 (lighter) | 480.0 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 52 |
| Length mm | 59.0 | 63.0 |
| Diameter mm | 70.5 | 74.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.6 | 0.5 (closer focusing) |
Nikon AI-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.2
A fast manual-focus normal lens introduced in 1978, with a 7-element design and a 52mm filter thread. It weighs about 340g and focuses down to 0.6m.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Compact for f/1.2
- Smooth rendering
- 52mm filter thread
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Minimum focus of 0.6m
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