What is the cheapest used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G in the UK?

The cheapest used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G currently listed is £765.40 at eBay, based on 6 listings compared across 2 UK retailers.

How many used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 6 used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G listings available across 2 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G features a Full Frame sensor.

Used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G for Sale — From £765

£765.40 Low price

£1461.23 High price

6 Listings

2 Retailers

2 Reduced

Great for: portrait street general

Nikon's special-rendering fast fifty — the AF-S 58mm f/1.4G with 3D pop and unique character.

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G is a distinctive portrait prime introduced in 2013, deliberately evoking Nikon's legendary Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2. Rather than maximising resolution measurements, its optical design prioritises rendering quality — particularly smooth out-of-focus transitions and minimal coma at wide apertures, producing a characteristic three-dimensional subject rendering.

The lens delivers 58mm at f/1.4 maximum aperture with AF-S Silent Wave Motor, G designation (no physical aperture ring), Nano Crystal coating for flare suppression, full-frame coverage, and a Noct-inspired optical formula. Its measured resolution at wide apertures is lower than many f/1.4 peers by design — the priority is rendering, not resolution.

The 58mm G is genuinely polarising: photographers who evaluate lenses by resolution charts find it disappointing at f/1.4; photographers who evaluate it by image rendering often consider it exceptional for portrait work. The Noct lineage prioritises smooth focus transitions, low coma (clean star rendering), and three-dimensional subject separation — qualities that do not appear prominently in standard MTF measurements. The 58mm focal length sits naturally between 50mm and 85mm for portrait use.

Evaluate rendering quality as the primary criterion rather than resolution charts. Test autofocus accuracy at f/1.4 at portrait distances of 2–4 metres. Inspect Nano Crystal coating. Verify AF-S motor operation. The 58mm may require micro-adjustment fine-tuning on some bodies to achieve optimal focus at wide apertures.