Comparison of 4 Nikon 50mm Lenses! Which one is best? Photo examples!

This is a comparison of four different Nikon 50mm lenses. I use photo examples to show some differences and hopefully this video will help you save some time and money in the process! I compare the 1.4 AI-s, the 1.4 G, the 1.8 E, and the 1.8 D. This is not an overly technical view, but wanted to share! My favorite is the 50mm 1.4 AI-s, but there are a few more I want to get my hands on when I get the chance. Which is your favorite?

[WhlsofFortune]

The way my 50 1.4ai renders on my D700 is almost film like in its colors and look. It's beautiful

[SamyT]

I have the 50 1.8G that I often use on my Nikon D610, it's a great performer, very contrasty and sharp, but I'm also looking forward to the 50 1.4 AIS because of that artistic look it provides.

[smokyhusky]

Just wondering if the 50mm F1.8D will work on nikon older film camera (like fm series, fe series or f3)?

thanks

[willapanews]

There is also a 55mm 1.2 that gives good artistic bokeh and rendering at 1.2 and sharpness increases when stopped down for more scientific detailed pictures.

[bagazheful]

As far as I know Nikkor 50 f1.4 D is the same as AI-S optically. If I were shooting autofocus body I'd consider getting it.

[Narsuitus]

I own and use these 50mm lenses on full-frame camera bodies:
Asahi 50mm f/1.4 Super Takumar (8-element) (49mm filter)
Asahi 50mm f/1.4 Super Takumar (7-element) (49mm filter)
Fujinon 50mm f/1.4 EBC (49mm filter)
Fujinon 50mm f/1.4 (49mm filter)
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AF-D (52mm filter)
Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E (52mm filter)

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E is the most reasonably priced.
The Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AF-D is the only auto focus.
The 8-element 50mm f/1.4 Super Takumar is my personal favorite.

All produce high quality images.

I like to use the 50mm in a 24/50/105mm or 24/50/135mm or 28/50/105mm or 28/50/135mm lens kit.

[willapanews]

You can get a better made version of series e pancake lens out of Japan that is not labeled series e and it's serial number starts with a 2 in stead of the American market version. The Japanese market version of the lens has better build quality and a closer focusing distance.

[willapanews]

I also have a older factory ai converted 50mm auto s 1.4 that is pretty good. People say the SC version is better because of multi coating of lens element.

[lea]

The camera guys keep saying that the f1.4 is inferior to the f1.8 pancake lens BC of distortion and what not. And it's sharper wide open.

[V_.]

I have the 50/1.4 S (50 yrs old!) non ai and filed the ring down so it works with my d610, curious of differences in contrast and color rendition compared to a new 50/1.8d or even 50/1.4 ais, or 1.8 ais... hmmm

[joscarcuenca]

I have the 50mm AI-S 1.8 (no E) and I love it... it was 50€ some month ago and I shot with it in my Nikon DF... I was looking for a 85mm and a 25mm (I also have a 24mm2.8 E series). What lenses could you recommend me?

[hum]

I had the 1.8e on my old nikon film camera I often shot with adox kb14 it was very sharp like your video.

[massacremedia]

I think I have the 1.8 ais. Is there any other iterations of it other than the "E" type and how would I know?

[Sup]

The Ai 50mm 1.8 is the best of them all.

[astore]

I'm not able to love the Nikon lenses because they give me the reality without interpretation. They are for tourism, wildlife photos, etc. I would like an artistic photography. I'm selling all my Nikon analog setup.