Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE vs Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | Lightest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait Street | Portrait Street |
Price & Availability | ||
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Aperture Blades | - | 7 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.45 m | 0.6 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 330 g | 185 g |
| Length | 45 mm | 52.5 mm |
| Diameter | 66 mm | 72 mm |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2006 | 2011 |
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Comparing Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE (50 mm, f/1.4) and Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 (50 mm, f/1.8).
Nikon Nikkor MF 50 mm f/1.8 is the lightest at 185 g, Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE weighs 330 g.
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50 mm f/1.4 ZF/ZK/ZE can focus closest at 0.45 m minimum focus distance.
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