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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VRNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedApril 2024September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–400 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22–45f/16
Optical construction21 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
Aperture detailf/4–22 at 28 mm; f/8–45 at 400 mmf/1.4–16
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 75°–6°10′; DX 53°–4°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX camerasNative 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 magnification0.35×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailStepping motor; automatic or manual focusingMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum distances from focal plane are 0.2 m at 28 mm, 0.36 m at 35 mm, 0.5 m at 50 mm, 0.57 m at 70 mm, 0.6 m at 105 mm, 0.8 m at 200 mm and 1.2 m at 300–400 mmMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.35× at 28 mmMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; five stops to CIPA standards in Normal mode at maximum telephoto. Up to 5.5 stops with compatible Synchro VR bodies, measured in Normal mode; this second claim does not separately specify a focal lengthNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresQuiet stepping-motor autofocus; support for linear manual focus driveSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter84.5 mm74.5 mm
Length141.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight725 g420 g
ControlsZoom, focus and customisable control rings; zoom-lock switch; no physical AF/manual switch, as confirmed by Amateur PhotographerSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designExtending 14.2× zoom; internal focusingInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceSealing around the mount and moving barrel parts provides dust and drip resistance; Nikon does not guarantee it in all conditionsDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 725 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-114 square hood included; Nikon permits shooting with it invertedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-114 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Canada states mid-April 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so 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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