Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G vs Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 is lighter by 55g.
- Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 goes wider (50mm vs 58mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G reaches further (58mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G | Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Zeiss |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 58mm | 50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2013 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Af motor | SWM | none |
| Elements | 9 | 7 |
| Weight g | 385.0 | 330 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 58 |
| Length mm | 70.0 | 45.0 |
| Diameter mm | 85.0 | 66.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.58 | 0.45 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | 0.15 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G
A normal prime for Nikon F-mount designed for smooth rendering of out-of-focus areas and low coma. Optimized for character rather than test-chart sharpness.
Pros
- Smooth bokeh transition
- Fast f/1.4
- Good low-light capability
- Pleasant rendering for people
Cons
- Not extremely sharp in the corners
- No vibration reduction
- Larger than a 50mm f/1.4G
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2
Manual-focus 50mm f/1.4 normal lens for Nikon F with Zeiss's T* coating and a metal barrel.
Pros
- Metal build
- Smooth manual focus action
- T* coating controls flare
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Heavier than modern plastic 50mm primes