Best 50mm lenses for Nikon Z: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 17 50mm lenses for Nikon Z. The 'nifty fifty' range: fixed lenses between 45mm and 58mm, close to the natural perspective of the eye.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8
50mm · f/2.8 · Nikon Z
A compact 1:1 macro lens for Nikon Z full-frame cameras. Smaller than the 105mm macro.
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2.Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S
50mm · f/1.2 · Nikon Z
A fast normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras with an f/1.2 aperture. Large and heavy for a 50mm, aimed at demanding portrait and low-light work.
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3.Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
50mm · f/1.8 · Nikon Z
A normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras from the S-Line. Known for edge-to-edge sharpness, a quiet stepping focus motor and weather sealing.
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4.Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct
58mm · f/0.95 · Nikon Z
A manual-focus, ultra-fast normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame cameras. A specialist lens built around an f/0.95 aperture.
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5.Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II
58mm · f/1.4 · Nikon Z
The Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II is a fast standard prime lens covering 58mm at f/1.4 for Nikon Z mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.
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6.TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95
50mm · f/0.95 · Nikon Z
The TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/0.95 for Nikon Z mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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7.Meike 50mm F1.2
50mm · f/1.2 · Nikon Z
This 50mm f/1.2 fast standard prime lens from Meike fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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8.TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2
50mm · f/1.2 · Nikon Z
The TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.2 for Nikon Z mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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9.7artisans 55mm f/1.4
55mm · f/1.4 · Nikon Z
A 55mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens, the 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 is designed for Nikon Z mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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10.Viltrox 56mm f/1.4
56mm · f/1.4 · Nikon Z
This 56mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Viltrox fits Nikon Z mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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11.Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II
50mm · f/1.4 · Nikon Z
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.4 SL II is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Nikon Z mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.
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12.Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL IIS
58mm · f/1.4 · Nikon Z
This 58mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Voigtlander fits Nikon Z mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.