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
64 Overall Score
Price ₹0
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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 | 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 | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G 58mm | 53.6 | 96.8 | 67 | 31.7 | 60.9 | 96.4 | 44.6 | 33.7 | 78 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98.1 | 77.3 | 65.3 | 85 | 96.8 | 65.6 | 91 | 97.8 | 55.9 | 82.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.4 | 86.7 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 83.6 | 80.7 | 78.5 | 89.9 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 81.4 | 86.1 | 50.7 | 86.7 | 83.6 | 63.8 | 80.5 | 85.6 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.8 | 73.2 | 40.1 | 78.9 | 77 | 44.6 | 95.8 | 89.9 | 82.5 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.2 | 98.7 | 68.3 | 38.2 | 82.5 | 98.5 | 91 | 33.7 | 89.9 | 36.8 |
