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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2020March 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groupsFifteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; Nikon USA also specifies Super Integrated CoatingNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailf/1.2 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmf/1.2–16
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesEleven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′
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 frameNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Image circle detail–Physical 85 mm focal length; 127.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as both reviews note
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.11×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two smaller focusing groups, according to Nikon USAMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two focusing groups in synchronisation
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.45 m measured from focal planeInternal focusing, minimum 0.85 m; manual override during autofocus. Linear manual focusing supported on selected cameras according to Nikon's announcement
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.15×Maximum 0.11×
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation, as Camera Labs confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras can provide in-body stabilisation
Video featuresNikon describes quiet focusing, reduced focus breathing, stable exposure and smooth aperture adjustment through the control ringQuiet operation, stable aperture transitions and reduced focus breathing. Nikon cautions that breathing may still be noticeable depending on subject distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter89.5 mm102.5 mm
Length150 mm141.5 mm
Weight1,090 g1,160 g
ControlsFocus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focus distance and depth of fieldFocus ring, independent programmable control ring, L-Fn button and A/M switch; no OLED information display, as both reviews note
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceSeals around moving barrel parts and rubber sealing around the metal mount, according to Nikon UKMagnesium-alloy body with seals around moving parts and the mount. Nikon says dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 89.5 × 150 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 102.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1090 gApproximately 1160 g
Lens hoodHB-94 included, reversible for transportHB-106 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-94 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-106 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon USA specifies December 2020 availability; month precision retainedNikon USA's February 2023 announcement states late March availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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