Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm

★★★★☆ 4.4 (155)

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
Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm lens
64 Overall Score
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What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
82/100Our AI sentiment readhigh confidence · 32 sources · Jun 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '13: 4.8★ · 6 reviewsQ3 '14: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '15: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '15: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '17: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '17: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '18: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '18: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '20: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ2 '21: 5.0★ · 1 review61111111122111111211Q4 '13Q1 '15Q4 '16Q3 '17Q2 '18Q4 '20Q1 '22Q4 '22Q1 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
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The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 53.6
Bokeh 96.8
Build 67
Macro 31.7
Optical 60.9
Aperture 96.4
User Sentiment 44.6
Versatility 33.7
Social Proof 77.9
Stabilization 36.8

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 Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2
Focal Length 58mm 28-300mm 18-50mm 12-35mm 18-135mm 27mm
Max Aperture f/1.4 f/4 f/2.8 f/2.8 f/3.5 f/1.2
Mount Nikon F Sony E Sony E Micro Four Thirds Sony E Sony E
Stabilization false true false true true false
Weather Sealed false true true true false true
Weight (g) 385 610 290 306 326 560
AF Type AF-S VXD linear motor stepping motor Autofocus Linear motor STM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom zoom zoom prime
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AFBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm 53.696.86731.760.996.444.633.777.936.8
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare 98.177.465.38596.865.79197.855.782.5
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare 87.281.586.790.882.583.680.778.589.936.8
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare 53.681.586.150.786.783.663.880.585.596.9
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare 98.174.973.340.178.97744.695.889.982.5
Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare 87.298.768.338.282.598.59133.789.936.8

Usage Scores

Macro (50.7)Overall (64)Budget (65.8)Street (71.2)Travel (41.2)Portrait (79.6)Landscape (43)Professional (63.6)Video Cinema (69.3)Wildlife Sports (47.8)

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