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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2020June 2021
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groups10 elements in seven groups; front focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED and one aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; Nikon USA also specifies Super Integrated CoatingFluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.2 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmf/2.8–22 at infinity; effective f/5.6–32 at closest focus distance of 0.16 m. Main aperture values refer to infinity
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′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 75 mm lens on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Adaptor support–Compatible with the Nikon ES-2 film digitising adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.15×1×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two smaller focusing groups, according to Nikon USAStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.45 m measured from focal planeMinimum 0.16 m from the focal plane; front lens barrel extends when focusing close. Limiter selects FULL or 0.16–0.30 m close range, rather than excluding close distances as Digital Camera World states
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.15×Maximum 1× life-size reproduction; barrel markings indicate 1:2, 1:1.4 and 1:1. Nikon UK states approximately 5 cm between the lens front and subject at closest focus
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation, as Camera Labs confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo lens optical VR; compatible cameras may provide in-body stabilisation
Video featuresNikon describes quiet focusing, reduced focus breathing, stable exposure and smooth aperture adjustment through the control ringNear-silent autofocus and a silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter89.5 mm74.5 mm
Length150 mm66 mm
Weight1,090 g260 g
ControlsFocus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focus distance and depth of fieldCombined focus/customisable control ring, AF/manual switch and close-range focus limiter; focus-distance and reproduction-ratio indicators appear on the extending barrel according to Nikon's release
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch46 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceSeals around moving barrel parts and rubber sealing around the metal mount, according to Nikon UKNikon USA describes dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof rating. Fluorine front coating resists dirt and smudges
Dimensions detailApproximately 89.5 × 150 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 66 mm from mount flange; barrel extends during close focusing
Weight detailApproximately 1090 gApproximately 260 g
Lens hoodHB-94 included, reversible for transportHN-41 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-94 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-46B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HN-41 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon USA specifies December 2020 availability; month precision retainedNikon USA states late-June 2021 availability. Earliest exact global and first UK retail day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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