Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm
Nikon
59 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm | Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 14 |
| Groups | 6 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon RF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 172 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:8.4★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.