Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VRvsNikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G
AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
24-120mm / F4
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AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G
58mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 45cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-120mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight325g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR103.5mm long × 84mm diameter
- AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G70mm long × 85mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 58mm | −34mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 120mm | 58mm | +62mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 58cm | −0.13m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.12× | +0.12x |
| Weight | 710g | 385g | +325g |
| Length | 103.5mm | 70mm | +33.5mm |
| Diameter | 84mm | 85mm | −1mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 72mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2013 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR relative to AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G
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