Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm
Exceptional sharpness across the frame is delivered by its 12-element optical design with 2 ED and 2 aspherical elements, even wide open at f/1.8. The Nano Crystal Coating effectively suppresses flare and ghosting, while the customizable control ring and weather-sealed, 185g build add practical versatility. This lens is best for street and travel photographers using Nikon Z cameras who need a lightweight, high-resolution prime for everyday shooting.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
Cons
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 | Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 28-75mm | 20-60mm | 13-33mm | - | 40mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 185 | 540 | 350 | 132 | 320 | 397 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | stepping motor | STM | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | standard-zoom | wide-angle | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S 50mm | 53.7 | 29.6 | 94.6 | 32.7 | 63 | 42.2 | 63.3 | 33.3 | 92.6 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 70.1 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 84.6 | 80.4 | 77.9 | 85.1 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 81.4 | 69 | 37.8 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 93 | 48.1 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 77.5 | 3.3 | 93.4 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 73.5 | 96.2 | 45.2 | 77.9 | 0 | 33.3 | 71.5 | 83.4 |
| Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 Compare | 87.4 | 85.9 | 52.7 | 96.8 | 41.3 | 89.1 | 80.4 | 33.3 | 80.5 | 83.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 6 offers From $119
Best Buy 8 offers From $134
B&H Photo 4 offers From $197
Price History
Usage Scores
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