Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR vs Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR and Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D .

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Product
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Name Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm F1.4 D
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20084
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Release Year 2019 1995
Release Date 2019-10-10
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 306 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 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 F1.4 D
Motor Type Stepper Motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 20 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2
Aperture
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Construction 9 elements  /  7 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED + 4 aspherical elements, Super Integrating Coating No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Focal Length 16-50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4.5 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 64 mm
Length 32 mm 42 mm
Weight 135 gr 230 gr
Other
Nikon Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 46 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-40 HR-2
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A