Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 50mm
Nikon
55 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 50mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 16 |
| Groups | 15 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | ARNEO and Nano Crystal | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 1.09 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 50mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 50mm0.029score per dollar
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS0.112score per dollar
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
