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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2020October 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm58 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/0.95
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groupsSeventeen elements in ten groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsFour ED and three aspherical elements, including a large-diameter ground aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; Nikon USA also specifies Super Integrated CoatingNano Crystal Coat, ARNEO Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.2 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesEleven rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture mechanism
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′FX 40°50′; DX 27°20′
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 75 mm lens on full frame–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesNo
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.5 m
Maximum magnification0.15×–
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two smaller focusing groups, according to Nikon USA–
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.45 m measured from focal planeManual front focusing; minimum distance 0.5 m. Digital Camera World describes nearly a full turn of the focus ring between minimum distance and infinity
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.15×–
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation, as Camera Labs confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation–
Video featuresNikon describes quiet focusing, reduced focus breathing, stable exposure and smooth aperture adjustment through the control ringNikon describes reduced focus breathing and silent aperture control through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter89.5 mm102 mm
Length150 mm153 mm
Weight1,090 g2,000 g
ControlsFocus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focus distance and depth of fieldCustomisable L-Fn button and control ring for aperture or exposure compensation; OLED panel displays aperture, focus distance and depth of field
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 mm screw-on filter, 0.75 mm thread pitch
Weather resistanceSeals around moving barrel parts and rubber sealing around the metal mount, according to Nikon UK–
Dimensions detailApproximately 89.5 × 150 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 102 mm maximum diameter × 153 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1090 gApproximately 2000 g
Tripod mount–Rotating tripod collar, as Digital Camera World describes
Lens hoodHB-94 included, reversible for transportHN-38 screw-on hood with felt-lined interior
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-94 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HN-38 hood and CT-101 heavy-duty trunk case
Release detailNikon USA specifies December 2020 availability; month precision retainedNikon USA gives 31 October 2019 availability; announced 10 October after the earlier development announcement

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