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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4NikonNIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024May 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length50 mm12–28 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/16f/16–25
Optical construction10 elements in seven groups; internal focusingTwelve elements in eleven groups
Special elementsOne aspherical elementOne ED and one aspherical element
Aperture detailf/1.4–16–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′DX 99°–53°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX camerasNikon Z DX format; 18–42 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view. Nikon's launch release limited camera-button and eleven-speed support to Z30 and Zfc, with remote software support to follow
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.37 m0.19 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.21×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingSTM stepping-motor autofocus, as Nikon's launch release states
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance publishedInternal focusing; minimum distance 0.19 m from the focal plane at all zoom positions
Magnification detailMaximum 0.17×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.21×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the bodyLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; 4.5-stop CIPA claim on a DX camera in Normal VR at maximum telephoto
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter62 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter74.5 mm72 mm
Length86.5 mm63.5 mm
Weight420 g205 g
ControlsSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur PhotographerPower-zoom ring and silent customisable control ring. Amateur Photographer identifies manual focus, aperture, exposure compensation and ISO assignments; AF and VR are controlled from the camera
Zoom designInternal focusing keeps lens length unchangedInternal power zoom; fixed exterior length during zoom and focus. Eleven selectable speeds cover the range in approximately 0.55–36 seconds
Filter detail62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch–
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every conditionNikon specifies dust- and drip-resistant construction, without guaranteeing protection in every condition; this takes precedence over Amateur Photographer's contrary weather-proofing statement
Dimensions detailApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 63.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 420 gApproximately 205 g
Lens hoodHB-115 included–
In the boxLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hoodLC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; HB-112 hood sold separately
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 predecessorNikon USA announced availability in May 2023

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