Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S vs F1.4

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2020

Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S

f/1.21090 g

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Nikon · 2024

Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4

f/1.4420 g

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Pick the F1.2 S if

You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
Our notes say it suits: Portraits with strong subject separation, low-light events, weddings

Pick the F1.4 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 670 g lighter (420 g vs 1090 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.37 m vs 0.45 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 86.5 mm vs 150 mm long
You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2020

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S and the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4
	F1.2 S	F1.4
Max aperture	f/1.2 ½ stop faster	f/1.4
Weight	1090 g	420 g lighter
Length	150 mm	86.5 mm shorter
Diameter	89.5 mm	74.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread	82 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.45 m	0.37 m closer
Max magnification	0.15×	0.17× larger
Optical design	17 elements / 15 groups	10 elements / 7 groups
Released	2020	2024

6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Nikon both
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 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.