Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm
Its f/1.4 aperture and two aspherical elements deliver sharp subject isolation with a distinct, smooth bokeh inspired by the legendary Noct NIKKOR. At just 385g, this lens combines a fast Silent Wave Motor with Nano Crystal Coatings for flare-resistant, high-contrast rendering in a portable build. It is best for portrait photographers who prioritize three-dimensional rendering and character over clinical sharpness.
Focal length 58mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Nikon F
Weight 385 g
af type AF-S
lens type prime
65 Overall Score
Price €1,899
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 58 |
| Focal Length Max | 58 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | AF-S |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 580 |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 58mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 385 | 290 | 544 | 306 | 107 | 495 |
| AF Type | AF-S | stepping motor | RXD | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm | 53.7 | 96.4 | 67.2 | 31.1 | 61 | 96.1 | 44.4 | 33.6 | 78.7 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.4 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.8 | 80.5 | 78.5 | 90.1 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 89.4 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.4 | 85.8 | 50.2 | 86.7 | 82.8 | 63.5 | 80.4 | 86 | 97 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 63.5 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.6 | 23 | 72.9 | 78.9 | 86.7 | 20.1 | 98 | 77.3 | 90.1 | 98.6 |
Price
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