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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2018October 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm58 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/0.95
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction12 elements in nine groups; internal focusingSeventeen elements in ten groups
Special elementsTwo ED and two aspherical elementsFour ED and three aspherical elements, including a large-diameter ground aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; the maker does not list a fluorine coating for this model, despite Photography Blog describing oneNano Crystal Coat, ARNEO Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.8–16; electromagnetic aperture control–
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
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame/FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesNo
Minimum focus distance0.4 m0.5 m
Maximum magnification0.15×–
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing–
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.4 m measured from the focal plane; internal focusingManual 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 0.15× according to Nikon Japan's specifications–
Stabilisation detailNo 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 featuresNear-silent autofocus, reduced focus breathing and smooth aperture changesNikon describes reduced focus breathing and silent aperture control through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter62 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter76 mm102 mm
Length86.5 mm153 mm
Weight415 g2,000 g
ControlsCombined focus/customisable control ring and AF/manual switch; no distance scale, as Photography Blog notesCustomisable L-Fn button and control ring for aperture or exposure compensation; OLED panel displays aperture, focus distance and depth of field
Filter detail62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 mm screw-on filter, 0.75 mm thread pitch
Weather resistanceMount and moving barrel parts sealed against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof rating–
Dimensions detailApproximately 76 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 102 mm maximum diameter × 153 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 415 gApproximately 2000 g
Tripod mount–Rotating tripod collar, as Digital Camera World describes
Lens hoodHB-90 includedHN-38 screw-on hood with felt-lined interior
In the boxLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-90 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HN-38 hood and CT-101 heavy-duty trunk case
Release detailAnnounced 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 chronologyNikon USA gives 31 October 2019 availability; announced 10 October after the earlier development announcement

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