Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D vs Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D and Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM.

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Product
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Name Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm F1.4 D
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Release Year 1995 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Focal Length 50 mm 16-35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
19 mm
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 50mm F1.4 D
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 64 mm 83 mm
Length 42 mm 103 mm
Weight 230 gr 600 gr
Other
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HR-2 EW-83E
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A