Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Meike 50mm F1.2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Meike
50mm F1.2
Verdict at a glance
- Meike 50mm F1.2 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 205g.
| Spec | NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | 50mm F1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Meike |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Released | 2018 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Elements | 12 | 12 |
| Weight g | 415.0 (lighter) | 620 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 67 |
| Length mm | 86.5 | 72.0 |
| Diameter mm | 76.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.4 (closer focusing) | 0.6 |
| Max magnification | 0.149 | n/a |
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
Meike 50mm F1.2
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.