Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 303 g lighter (415 g vs 718 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.5 m
- You want a compact lens: 86.5 mm vs 102 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, everyday and street shooting, low-light photography
Pick the Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
Spec differences
11 differences| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Zeiss
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
415 g
lighter
|
718 g
|
| Length |
86.5 mm
shorter
|
102 mm
|
| Diameter |
76 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4
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