Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct
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 58mm F0.95 S Noct is faster by 1.8 stops (f/0.95 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is lighter by 1585g.
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S goes wider (50mm vs 58mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct reaches further (58mm vs 50mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct is the newer design (2019 vs 2018).
| Spec | NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 58mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/0.95 (faster) |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Weight g | 415.0 (lighter) | 2000.0 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 82 |
| Length mm | 86.5 | 153.0 |
| Diameter mm | 76.0 | 102.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 (closer focusing) | 0.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.149 | 0.189 |
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 58mm F0.95 S Noct
A manual-focus, ultra-fast normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame cameras. A specialist lens built around an f/0.95 aperture.
Pros
- f/0.95 aperture
- Smooth blur
- Strong optical correction for its aperture
- S-Line build
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Very heavy (2 kg)