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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4GNikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2008April 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length50 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/4
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical constructionEight elements in seven groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elements–Three ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
CoatingsSuper Integrated Coating, confirmed by Digital Camera WorldMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 46°; Nikon's launch announcement gives a 75 mm equivalent field of view on DXFX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount; FX and DX cameras. Built-in motor supports autofocus on Nikon DSLRs without a body focus motor; Digital Camera World confirms use with Z cameras through FTZ or FTZ II–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.25×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modesStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus distance 0.45 m; Nikon confirms the focus ring does not rotate during autofocusMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.15×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Focus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter58 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter73.5 mm105 mm
Length54 mm177.5 mm
Weight280 g1,210 g
ControlsFocus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ringZoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design–Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail58 mm screw-in filters95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistanceCamera Labs identifies a rubber mount gasket but no further weather sealing. No general weather rating is assignedMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 73.5 mm diameter × 54 mm length from the mountApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 280 gApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hoodHB-47 bayonet hood included–
In the boxLC-58 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-47 hood and CL-1013 flexible pouch, as listed by Nikon UKLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon's September 2008 announcement specifies December 2008 availability; an exact first on-sale day is not establishedNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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