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
66 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 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG 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 | 17-70mm | 28-70mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | 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 | 544 | 470 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | AF-S | RXD | 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 | 96.6 | 66.7 | 31.9 | 60.9 | 96.2 | 44.7 | 33.8 | 78.8 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 85.8 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.3 | 82.6 | 63.9 | 89.6 | 86.2 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.2 | 85.8 | 74.5 | 95.1 | 95.6 | 82.6 | 0 | 77.5 | 86.2 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 80.5 | 86 | 50.8 | 86.7 | 82.6 | 63.9 | 80.6 | 86.2 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.8 | 73.2 | 40.3 | 78.9 | 75.8 | 44.7 | 95.9 | 90.3 | 82.6 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.2 | 98.7 | 68.2 | 38.5 | 82.6 | 98.5 | 91.1 | 33.8 | 90.3 | 36.8 |
