Quick answer
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
Verdict
A character lens. Choose it for look rather than resolution.
About this lens
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G is a fast standard prime lens covering 58mm at f/1.4 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 58mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2013
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 6 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.58 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 385 g
- Length
- 70 mm
- Diameter
- 85 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G?
- Portraits
- Night-time shooting
- Artistic work
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 58mm | 34.5° | 40.9° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 87mm | 23.4° | 27.9° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the AF-S 58mm f/1.4G better than the 50mm f/1.4G?
It renders out-of-focus areas more smoothly and has less coma, but the 50mm is smaller and just as sharp in many conditions.
Is the AF-S 58mm f/1.4G a full-frame lens?
Yes, it is an FX lens and also works on DX bodies as an 87mm-equivalent lens.
Does the AF-S 58mm f/1.4G have vibration reduction?
No. It relies on its fast aperture for low-light work, and a faster shutter speed helps for sharp handheld portraits.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
