Lens Comparison

Here we are comparing the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE and the Nikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.4D. The Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 2006. The Nikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.4D is a 50mm standard prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, released in 1995.

There is a 11 years difference between the Nikon Nikkor AF 50 mm f/1.4D and the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE — the newer design may benefit from more recent optical engineering and coatings.

Below you will find a detailed side-by-side comparison of their specifications, features, and key differences.