7Artisans 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z) vs NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is 191g lighter (415g vs 606g).
- —The 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z) is faster: f/1.05 vs f/1.8 (≈1.6 stops more light).
- —At launch the 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z) cost $201 less ($399 vs $600).
- —The 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S reaches 0.15× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 50mm
- 50mm
- Max aperture
- F1.05◆
- F1.8
- Weight
- 606g
- 415g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 65.0 × 81.0mm
- 76.0 × 86.5mm
- Volume
- 269 cm³◆
- 392 cm³
- Density
- 2.25 g/cm³
- 1.06 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀58mm
- ⌀62mm
- Min focus
- 0.57m
- 0.40m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
- 0.15×◆
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 7
- 12 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 13◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2018
- MSRP (USD)
- $399◆
- $600
- Sharpness
- 6.6
- 9.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.8
- 8.2◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 8.6
- Flare Resistance
- 5.6
- 8.5◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.6
- 8.5◆
- Value / Size
- 8.2
- 8.9◆
Performance overlay
- 50mm F1.05 (Nikon Z)
- NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
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