Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G vs Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 is 295 g lighter. Samyang 50mm f/1.4 has a newer design.
The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G is a 50mm f/1.4 prime, and the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC is a 50mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G 
Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G better than the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC?
- 295 g lighter (280 g vs 575 g)
- 28 mm shorter (54 mm vs 81.6 mm long)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 8)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 77 mm)
Why is the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC better than the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G?
- Newer design (2015 vs 2008)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G has the edge: it is 295 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G | Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 280 g (9.88 oz) ◆ | 575 g (1.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 73.5 x 54 mm | 73.5 mm (diameter) x 81.6 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m (17.72 inches) | 0.45 m (17.72 in) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.17x |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 8 |
| Optical construction | 8 elements in 7 groups | 9 elements in 6 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Sony E |
| Released | 2008 | 2015 |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Samyang
- 54 × 73.5 mm
- 81.6 × 73.5 mm
The Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC is 28 mm longer and 295 g heavier than the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G
Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G or the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC?
- The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G weighs 280 g, 295 g less than the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC (575 g).
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G or the Samyang 50mm F1.4 AS UMC better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50 mm f/1.4G has the edge: it is 295 g lighter to carry.
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