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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E EDNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2016September 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length105 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction14 elements in nine groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED glass elementsOne aspherical element
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coatings on front and rear elements–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture controlNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 23°10′; DX 15°20′FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount with FX coverage; requires a camera supporting the E-type electromagnetic diaphragm. Nikon's announcement lists compatible bodies including the D5, D810, D750, D500 and D7200; not universally compatible with older F-mount bodiesNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating frontMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailNikon specifies minimum 1 m. Camera Labs reaches 0.93 m in manual focus; the maker's figure is retainedMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailNikon specifies maximum 0.13×. Camera Labs obtains 1:6.3 in manual focus; this measured result is not substituted for the maker figureMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VR, confirmed by Camera LabsNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresCamera Labs measures a 28% increase in magnification focusing from infinity to 1.05 m, indicating substantial focus breathingSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter94.5 mm74.5 mm
Length106 mm86.5 mm
Weight985 g420 g
ControlsWide focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ringSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon USA states the lens is sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture. Camera Labs describes only the visible mount gasket; the maker's broader sealing claim is retained without implying waterproofingDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 94.5 mm diameter × 106 mm length from the mount, according to Nikon's CIPA-based figuresApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 985 g by Nikon's CIPA-based figure; Camera Labs measures 979 g without the hoodApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-79 bayonet hood includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-79 hood and CL-1218 soft caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 26 August 2016; Nikon USA's announcement specifies late August availabilityNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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