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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019September 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionTwelve elements in ten groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED and four aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat–
Aperture detailf/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimumf/1.4–16
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°; DX 61°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using two AF drives in tandem; near-silent stepping motors, according to Nikon's launch announcementMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailRear focusing system according to Nikon UK; minimum 0.25 m from focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notesMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.15×Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras provide in-body stabilisation. Nikon's launch release identifies in-camera five-axis VR and electronic VRNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, near-silent AF and silent aperture control through the control ringSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm74.5 mm
Length96.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight450 g420 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; ring can control aperture or exposure compensation; no focus-distance scaleSeparate 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 detail72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guaranteeDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 96.5 mm from the camera lens mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 450 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-88 includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-88 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Canada's September 2019 announcement specifies October 2019 availability; a confirmed first retail day was not foundNikon 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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