Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED compared with NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED	NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
Released
Released	September 2015	September 2024
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	24 mm	50 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/1.4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	12 elements in nine groups	10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements	One aspherical element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/1.4–16
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 84°; DX 61°	FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Digital Camera World gives a 36 mm equivalent angle of view on DX	Native Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.23 m	0.37 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.2×	0.17×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Rear focusing with an ultrasonic motor according to Nikon Japan; both reviews identify Silent Wave Motor and manual override	Multi-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.23 m from the focal plane	Minimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	–	Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features
Video features	–	Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	72 mm	62 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	77.5 mm	74.5 mm
Length
Length	83 mm	86.5 mm
Weight
Weight	355 g (better)	420 g
Controls
Controls	Focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports no aperture ring and a non-rotating front element	Separate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Digital Camera World identifies a mount gasket, while ePHOTOzine notes the lack of general weather resistance. No general maker protection rating is assigned	Designed for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 83 mm from the mount	Approximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Nikon UK and Japan specify 355 g; Digital Camera World's table and prose give 335 g. The maker figure is retained	Approximately 420 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	HB-115 included
In the box
In the box	LC-72 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-76 bayonet hood and CL-1015 lens case	LC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Canada stated mid-September 2015 availability; Nikon Japan records 17 September 2015. Month precision is retained because Canada's first-sale day is unspecified	Nikon 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