Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and lightweight design, making it a favorite for portraits and street photography. Users appreciate its fast autofocus and value for money compared to the f/1.2 version, though some note minor issues like soft corners at f/1.4, vignetting, and slight focusing noise during video. Overall, it's considered a versatile and high-quality prime lens that delivers excellent image quality.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Beautiful bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
- Fast autofocus
- Great value for money
Cons
- Soft corners at f/1.4
- Vignetting wide open
- Slight focusing noise in video
- Plasticky build feel
Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm
The Pentax HD DA 20-40mm f/2.8-4 ED Limited DC WR lens is highly praised for its superb build quality, sharpness, and beautiful color rendition. Users love it as a versatile walk-around lens for street photography and landscapes, especially on APS-C bodies like the K-3. The main drawbacks are its variable aperture and a price that many feel is too high for the performance gain over kit lenses.
Pros
- Superb build quality
- Excellent sharpness
- Beautiful color rendition
- Weather resistant
- Versatile focal range for street and landscape
Cons
- Variable aperture (f/2.8-4)
- High price for performance gain
- Limited zoom range
- Not as wide as some kit lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm | Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 9 |
| Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | HD coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Pentax K |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.28 kg★ | 0.28 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67 | 1:5 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pentax HD DA 20-40mm F2.8-4 Limited DC WR Wide Zoom 40mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
