Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 vs Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Aperture blades: 11 on the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro, against 9 on the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4.
- Closest focus: 0.37 m on the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, against 0.45 m on the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro.
- Max magnification: 0.17× on the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, against 0.14× on the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro.
- Aperture ring: Yes on the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro, against No on the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4.
- Weight: 420 g on the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, against 800 g on the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro.
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 or AF 50mm F1.4 Pro: which should you buy?
Choose the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 for its closest focus, max magnification and weight.
Choose the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro for its aperture blades and aperture ring.
On paper the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 wins more rows (3 to 2); if the AF 50mm F1.4 Pro's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $546.95 new | $499 new $539.80 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 50mm (full frame) | 50mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 10 / 7 | 15 / 11 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 11 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.37 m (best) | 0.45 m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× (best) | 0.14× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (STM) | Yes (HyperVCM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 420 g (best) | 800 g |
| Diameter × length | 74.5 × 86.5 mm | 84.5 × 111 mm |
| Filter thread | 62 mm | 77 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.