Lens Comparison
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Key Differences
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/4).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 has a better price (msrp) ($499 vs $1,299).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 has a better weight (310g (10.9 oz) vs 725g (1.60 lb)).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 has a better length (86.5mm vs 121.5mm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 28-400mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | − | 11 |
| Optical Groups | − | 9 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 50 cm | 41 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.33x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,299 | $499 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 84mm | 72mm |
| Length | 121.5mm | 86.5mm |
| Weight | 725g (1.60 lb) | 310g (10.9 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
