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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2022September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–75 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionFifteen elements in twelve groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne Super ED element, one ED element and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16
CoatingsAntifouling coating on the frontmost lens surface–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture controlNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 75°–32°10′; DX 53°–21°20′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 cameras, as Photography Blog describesNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.19 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.34×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.19 m at 28 mm, 0.22 m at 35 mm, 0.3 m at 50 mm and 0.39 m at 75 mm. CameraLabs measured 0.37 m at 75 mm; main values retain Nikon UK's published specificationMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailNikon maximum reproduction ratio 0.34×Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR; a compatible camera body 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, stable exposure control, quiet autofocus and smooth control-ring operationSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter75 mm74.5 mm
Length120.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight565 g420 g
ControlsZoom ring and programmable shared focus/control ring; Nikon describes aperture and exposure-compensation assignments. Photography Blog also identifies ISO assignment and absence of external switches; focus mode is selected on the cameraSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designBarrel extends while zooming towards 75 mm, as Photography Blog describes; main length is at 28 mmInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip protection; Nikon does not guarantee complete resistance in all conditionsDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 75 × 120.5 mm; extension from lens mountApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 565 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-93A hood includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93A hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 January 2022 as the on-sale date; its original February plan was revised on 19 JanuaryNikon 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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