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

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

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