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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024December 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing12 elements in nine groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne aspherical elementTwo ED and two aspherical elements
Coatings–Nano Crystal Coat; the maker does not list a fluorine coating for this model, despite Photography Blog describing one
Aperture detailf/1.4–16f/1.8–16; electromagnetic aperture control
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
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame/FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.37 m0.4 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance publishedMinimum 0.4 m measured from the focal plane; internal focusing
Magnification detailMaximum 0.17×Maximum 0.15× according to Nikon Japan's specifications
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the bodyNo lens optical VR; uses in-body stabilisation on compatible cameras. Nikon UK quotes up to five stops under CIPA standards for the original compatible camera system, not every Nikon Z body
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ringNear-silent autofocus, reduced focus breathing and smooth aperture changes
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter62 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter74.5 mm76 mm
Length86.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight420 g415 g
ControlsSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur PhotographerCombined focus/customisable control ring and AF/manual switch; no distance scale, as Photography Blog notes
Zoom designInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged–
Filter detail62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every conditionMount and moving barrel parts sealed against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof rating
Dimensions detailApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 76 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 420 gApproximately 415 g
Lens hoodHB-115 includedHB-90 included
In the boxLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hoodLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-90 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon 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 predecessorAnnounced August 2018. Nikon Japan's updated November notice confirms 7 December 2018 local availability after an earlier planned date; earliest exact global and UK day unconfirmed, so December precision retained. ePHOTOzine's 2022 review introduction does not describe the original launch chronology

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