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

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8GNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedJune 2011September 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionSeven elements in six groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne aspherical elementOne aspherical element
CoatingsSuper Integrated Coating–
Aperture detailf/1.8–16; no aperture ringf/1.4–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus overrideMulti-focusing system; 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 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.15×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VRNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter58 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter72 mm74.5 mm
Length52.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight185 g420 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 limiterSeparate 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 detail58 mm screw-in filters62 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 assignedDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm lengthApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 185 g according to Nikon; Photography Blog reports 187 g, which is not substituted for the maker figureApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-47 includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-58 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-47 bayonet hood and CL-1013 pouchLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
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 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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