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7Artisans 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z) vs NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

Key differences

  • —The 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z) is 484g lighter (606g vs 1090g).
  • —The 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z) is faster: f/1.05 vs f/1.2 (≈0.4 stops more light).
  • —At launch the 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z) cost $1,701 less ($399 vs $2,100).
  • —The 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
  • —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S reaches 0.15× vs 0.13×.
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50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z)
7Artisans 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z)
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Nikon
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
S-LINE
Mount
Nikon Z (FX)
Nikon Z (FX)
Focal length
50mm
50mm
Max aperture
F1.05◆
F1.2
Weight
606g◆
1,090g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
65.0 × 81.0mm
89.5 × 150.0mm
Volume
269 cm³◆
944 cm³
Density
2.25 g/cm³
1.16 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀58mm
⌀82mm
Min focus
0.57m
0.45m◆
Max magnification
0.13×
0.15×◆
Elements / groups
10 / 7
17 / 15
Aperture blades
13◆
9
Focus drive
Manual Helicoid
Multi-focus STM (x2)
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
—
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click
—
Released
2020
2020
MSRP (USD)
$399◆
$2,100
Sharpness
6.6
9.4◆
Bokeh Rendering
7.8
9.2◆
Autofocus Speed
MF
8.7
Flare Resistance
5.6
8.3◆
Build / Sealing
7.6
9.2◆
Value / Size
8.2◆
6.3
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  • 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z)
  • NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

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