Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G vs Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G and Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Name Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.4 G Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm F1.8 D
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Release Year 2008 2002
Release Date
MSRP N/A 135 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Construction 8 elements  /  7 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Focal Length 50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 63 mm
Length 54 mm 39 mm
Weight 280 gr 160 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.4 G
Nikon AF 50mm F1.8 D
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-47 HR-2
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A