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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8GNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedJune 2011February 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionSeven elements in six groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne aspherical elementThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsSuper Integrated CoatingMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detailf/1.8–16; no aperture ringf/1.2–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount; full-frame/FX coverage, also usable on DX cameras. Built-in autofocus motor supports Nikon DSLRs without an in-body focus motor, as Photography Blog confirmsNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus overrideMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m; Photography Blog confirms the outer barrel's length stays unchanged and the filter thread does not rotate during focusing, while noting this is not a true internal-focus lensMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.15×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.2×
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VR–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter58 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter72 mm90 mm
Length52.5 mm150 mm
Weight185 g1,060 g
ControlsManual focus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window; Photography Blog notes depth-of-field markings for f/16 only and no focus limiterTwo customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews
Filter detail58 mm screw-in filters82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceBoth reviews confirm a rubber seal at the metal mount. Broader barrel sealing is not established, so no general weather-resistance rating is assignedSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm lengthApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 185 g according to Nikon; Photography Blog reports 187 g, which is not substituted for the maker figureApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-47 includedHB-110 included
In the boxLC-58 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-47 bayonet hood and CL-1013 pouchLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon USA's April 2011 announcement states 16 June availability. Earliest exact global and first UK day unconfirmed, so June precision retained. Photography Blog's URL includes DX and its image captions refer to 24mm, but the actual review tests this FX 50mm f/1.8GNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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