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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2020September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–50 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–6.3f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/16
Optical constructionEleven elements in ten groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
Aperture detailMaximum f/4 at 24 mm and f/6.3 at 50 mm; minimum f/22 at 24 mm and f/36 at 50 mmf/1.4–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–47°; DX 61°–31°30′FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–75 mm zoom on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.35 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum distance 0.35 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.17× at 50 mmMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical vibration reduction, as both reviews confirm; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet autofocus and smooth exposure adjustments through the control ringSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter52 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter73.5 mm74.5 mm
Length51 mm86.5 mm
Weight195 g420 g
ControlsZoom ring and programmable focus/control ring; control ring can adjust aperture, exposure compensation or ISO. No dedicated autofocus/manual switch, as both reviews describeSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designButton-free retractable barrel operated by rotating the zoom ring; lens must be extended for shootingInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail52 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon describes dust and drip resistance; no waterproof rating statedDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 73.5 × 51 mm; 51 mm is measured from camera lens mount flange with lens retractedApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 195 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-98 hood is optional, sold separatelyHB-115 included
In the boxLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; CL-C4 case is optionalLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 August 2020 as the on-sale date; July 2020 was the announcement monthNikon 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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