Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G 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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AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AI-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 Noct is faster by 0.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G is lighter by 95g.
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G | AI-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 Noct |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 58mm | 58mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| 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 (lighter) | 480.0 |
| Filter mm | 72 | 52 |
| Length mm | 70.0 | 63.0 |
| Diameter mm | 85.0 | 74.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.58 | 0.5 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.13 | n/a |
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
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