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Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023September 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length26 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionEight elements in six groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
Aperture detailf/2.8 maximum; f/16 minimumf/1.4–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 79°; DX 57°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 39 mm lens on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USAMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailAll-element focusing system; minimum 0.2 m measured from focal plane. The inner barrel extends during close focusingMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19×Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresCamera Labs finds visible focus breathing; both Camera Labs and Amateur Photographer find audible focus-drive noiseSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter52 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm74.5 mm
Length23.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight125 g420 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; focus mode selected through the cameraSeparate 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 detail52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch, attach to the supplied HB-111 hood rather than directly to the lens62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceMetal mount and dust- and drip-resistant design; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in every conditionDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 × 23.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 125 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-111 included; provides filter attachment and protects the frontHB-115 included
In the boxLC-K108 front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-111 hood; CL-C4 case optionalLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon USA specifies early March 2023 availability; month precision retainedNikon 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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