NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is 675g lighter (415g vs 1090g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.8 (≈1.2 stops more light).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S cost $1,500 less ($600 vs $2,100).
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 50mm
- 50mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F1.8
- Weight
- 1,090g
- 415g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 89.5 × 150.0mm
- 76.0 × 86.5mm
- Volume
- 944 cm³
- 392 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.16 g/cm³
- 1.06 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀62mm
- Min focus
- 0.45m
- 0.40m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.15×
- 0.15×
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 15
- 12 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Multi-focus STM (x2)
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2020
- 2018
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,100
- $600◆
- Sharpness
- 9.4◆
- 9.3
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.2◆
- 8.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.7◆
- 8.6
- Flare Resistance
- 8.3
- 8.5◆
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 8.5
- Value / Size
- 6.3
- 8.9◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
- NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.