Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S is faster by 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is lighter by 675g.
- Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S is the newer design (2020 vs 2018).
| Spec | NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 15 |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Weight g | 415.0 (lighter) | 1090.0 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 82 |
| Length mm | 86.5 | 150.0 |
| Diameter mm | 76.0 | 89.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 0.149 | 0.149 |
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
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.
Pros
- Sharp from center to corners
- Quiet, smooth autofocus for video
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
- Compact for its performance
Cons
- Larger than the old F-mount 50mm f/1.8
- No lens-based stabilization
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S
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.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Excellent sharpness wide open
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
- Smooth blur
Cons
- Big and heavy (1.09 kg)
- No lens-based stabilization