Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Lens
Unwavering, razor-sharp autofocus Creating ultra-high-resolution photography? This full-frame mirrorless lens focuses quickly, smoothly, and ever so quietly. Your area of focus is rendered sharply, even when shooting at close distances or with shallow depth of field. Superb aesthetic control in any light The f/1.2 maximum aperture opens up your possibilities when available light is in short supply. If shooting backlit subjects, Nikon’s anti-reflection ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coat combat ghosting and flare for remarkably clean images. Primed for any location Wherever your shoot takes you, this lens’ superior build offers worry-free durability. All moving parts of the lens barrel are extensively sealed to keep dust and moisture out, and there is rubber sealing around the metal lens mount. Cinematic depth When your vision is best realised in video, this 50 mm prime lens gives you vast control over depth of field. From shorts to campaigns, footage can look powerfully cinematic. Focus breathing is virtually non-existent, and smooth exposure control ensures steady transitions between interiors and exteriors. Smooth Quiet and precise, the silent control ring adjusts with just the right amount of torque. Use it for aperture, ISO, exposure compensation—or for manual focusing. Precise The OLED information-display panel ensures you won’t miss the details that count. Quickly and easily confirm aperture, focus distance, ISO, and depth of field. Customisable You can assign different functions to the lens’ Fn button. Deftly control shooting parameters, including metering, display zooming, bracketing, and more.
Unwavering, razor-sharp autofocus Creating ultra-high-resolution photography? This full-frame mirrorless lens focuses quickly, smoothly, and ever so quietly. Your area of focus is rendered sharply, even when shooting at close distances or with shallow depth of field. Superb aesthetic control in any light The f/1.2 maximum aperture opens up your possibilities when available light is in short supply. If shooting backlit subjects, Nikon’s anti-reflection ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coat combat ghosting and flare for remarkably clean images. Primed for any location Wherever your shoot takes you, this lens’ superior build offers worry-free durability. All moving parts of the lens barrel are extensively sealed to keep dust and moisture out, and there is rubber sealing around the metal lens mount. Cinematic depth When your vision is best realised in video, this 50 mm prime lens gives you vast control over depth of field. From shorts to campaigns, footage can look powerfully cinematic. Focus breathing is virtually non-existent, and smooth exposure control ensures steady transitions between interiors and exteriors. Smooth Quiet and precise, the silent control ring adjusts with just the right amount of torque. Use it for aperture, ISO, exposure compensation—or for manual focusing. Precise The OLED information-display panel ensures you won’t miss the details that count. Quickly and easily confirm aperture, focus distance, ISO, and depth of field. Customisable You can assign different functions to the lens’ Fn button. Deftly control shooting parameters, including metering, display zooming, bracketing, and more.
Unwavering, razor-sharp autofocus Creating ultra-high-resolution photography? This full-frame mirrorless lens focuses quickly, smoothly, and ever so quietly. Your area of focus is rendered sharply, even when shooting at close distances or with shallow depth of field. Superb aesthetic control in any light The f/1.2 maximum aperture opens up your possibilities when available light is in short supply. If shooting backlit subjects, Nikon’s anti-reflection ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coat combat ghosting and flare for remarkably clean images. Primed for any location Wherever your shoot takes you, this lens’ superior build offers worry-free durability. All moving parts of the lens barrel are extensively sealed to keep dust and moisture out, and there is rubber sealing around the metal lens mount. Cinematic depth When your vision is best realised in video, this 50 mm prime lens gives you vast control over depth of field. From shorts to campaigns, footage can look powerfully cinematic. Focus breathing is virtually non-existent, and smooth exposure control ensures steady transitions between interiors and exteriors. Smooth Quiet and precise, the silent control ring adjusts with just the right amount of torque. Use it for aperture, ISO, exposure compensation—or for manual focusing. Precise The OLED information-display panel ensures you won’t miss the details that count. Quickly and easily confirm aperture, focus distance, ISO, and depth of field. Customisable You can assign different functions to the lens’ Fn button. Deftly control shooting parameters, including metering, display zooming, bracketing, and more.
Unwavering, razor-sharp autofocus Creating ultra-high-resolution photography? This full-frame mirrorless lens focuses quickly, smoothly, and ever so quietly. Your area of focus is rendered sharply, even when shooting at close distances or with shallow depth of field. Superb aesthetic control in any light The f/1.2 maximum aperture opens up your possibilities when available light is in short supply. If shooting backlit subjects, Nikon’s anti-reflection ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coat combat ghosting and flare for remarkably clean images. Primed for any location Wherever your shoot takes you, this lens’ superior build offers worry-free durability. All moving parts of the lens barrel are extensively sealed to keep dust and moisture out, and there is rubber sealing around the metal lens mount. Cinematic depth When your vision is best realised in video, this 50 mm prime lens gives you vast control over depth of field. From shorts to campaigns, footage can look powerfully cinematic. Focus breathing is virtually non-existent, and smooth exposure control ensures steady transitions between interiors and exteriors. Smooth Quiet and precise, the silent control ring adjusts with just the right amount of torque. Use it for aperture, ISO, exposure compensation—or for manual focusing. Precise The OLED information-display panel ensures you won’t miss the details that count. Quickly and easily confirm aperture, focus distance, ISO, and depth of field. Customisable You can assign different functions to the lens’ Fn button. Deftly control shooting parameters, including metering, display zooming, bracketing, and more.
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I own the smaller and lighter Z 50mm f/1.8S lens. Prior to the arrival of the Z 50mm f/1.2S, it was the only native Z mount 50mm available. And quite frankly, the f/1.8S is perhaps the sharpest 50mm lens I've ever used on a camera over the 20 years or so I've been shooting with Nikon gear.At first I balked at the idea of the f/1.2 for two reasons. The price was one of them. While I have no qualms about purchasing lens that cost over US$2,000 (I own quite a few), the idea of a 50mm at this price seemed ridiculous. The second reason was the feedback from those who own this lens stating it's very large and very heavy. Again, I have other lenses that weigh more than the 50mm f/1.2. But they are zoom lenses that provide arguably greater versatility (e.g. Z 70-200 ... MoreI own the smaller and lighter Z 50mm f/1.8S lens. Prior to the arrival of the Z 50mm f/1.2S, it was the only native Z mount 50mm available. And quite frankly, the f/1.8S is perhaps the sharpest 50mm lens I've ever used on a camera over the 20 years or so I've been shooting with Nikon gear.At first I balked at the idea of the f/1.2 for two reasons. The price was one of them. While I have no qualms about purchasing lens that cost over US$2,000 (I own quite a few), the idea of a 50mm at this price seemed ridiculous. The second reason was the feedback from those who own this lens stating it's very large and very heavy. Again, I have other lenses that weigh more than the 50mm f/1.2. But they are zoom lenses that provide arguably greater versatility (e.g. Z 70-200 f/2.8S).However, as I read and followed a number of photographers who purchased the lens, including several who owned its smaller f/1.8S sibling, I finally succumbed to the self-imposed pressure and bought it. I can say without equivocation, I have no regrets.Certain lenses have a unique quality-a unique characteristic-that is heard to verbalize, but easy to demonstrate. Such is the case with the 50mm f/1.2S. Yes, it's light transmission is clearly greater than its sibling. I suspect this has to do with technical design issues such as the elements in the lens. It's autofocus is, in my view, noticeably faster than its sibling. Moreover, there is an optical quality that makes this lens stand out from its smaller sibling and several of the other Z mount lenses.My clients may never know that I am using a 50mm f/1.2S over another lens. But I know once I capture the image, it offers me something with just a little more of that special sauce, if you will, as I create images for clients. Can you do just fine without it? Of course you can. But if you are a demanding photographer with an affinity for the best of the 50mm focal range, I recommend this lens.
originally posted on wexphotographic.com
I'm a little obsessed with 50mm primes, so I have a few of them. If you're just getting started with the Z-series cameras from Nikon, the FTZ adaptor is a great way to make use of your old F-mount lenses, but if you're tempted to try out this new glass you won't be disappointed.The F1.8S is roughly the size of the FTZ adaptor and F1.8G lens combined, so it's a little large, but when paired with the Z6 or Z7 it is nicely balanced. Optically it is a step above. Very little chromatic aberration, very sharp across the f-stop range, but with a very pleasing bokeh. It never leaves my camera.It is weather-sealed too, so you can just use it all of the time. A great lens.
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Simply unreal.Having shot with a D850 and the Nikon 50mm 1.4 (which feels ancient at this point) for years, I recently upgraded to a Nikon Z9 and this 50mm 1.2, and I'm simply blown away.I'm definitely no lens scientist, and my tests were very simple: does it autofocus fast enough for a wedding photographer? And is it sharp? And both of those questions were definitely confirmed within the first 5 minutes. I went for a walk with it, and at 1.2 the sharpness blew me away, with almost no colour fringing whatsoever.I'm sure I'll learn more as we go along, but if you can afford this heavy beast, absolutely buy it, you won't use anything like it.
| Focal length | 50 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/ 1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/ 16 |
| Angle of view | FX format: 47° DX format: 31° 30‘ |
| Focusing system | Internal focusing system |
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Lens | Ultra-Fast f/1.2 Standard Prime | Beautiful Bokeh | Weather-Sealed | Full-Frame Mirrorless | Portrait & Creative
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I own the smaller and lighter Z 50mm f/1.8S lens. Prior to the arrival of the Z 50mm f/1.2S, it was the only native Z mount 50mm available. And quite frankly, the f/1.8S is perhaps the sharpest 50mm lens I've ever used on a camera over the 20 years or so I've been shooting with Nikon gear.At first I balked at the idea of the f/1.2 for two reasons. The price was one of them. While I have no qualms about purchasing lens that cost over US$2,000 (I own quite a few), the idea of a 50mm at this price seemed ridiculous. The second reason was the feedback from those who own this lens stating it's very large and very heavy. Again, I have other lenses that weigh more than the 50mm f/1.2. But they are zoom lenses that provide arguably greater versatility (e.g. Z 70-200 ... MoreI own the smaller and lighter Z 50mm f/1.8S lens. Prior to the arrival of the Z 50mm f/1.2S, it was the only native Z mount 50mm available. And quite frankly, the f/1.8S is perhaps the sharpest 50mm lens I've ever used on a camera over the 20 years or so I've been shooting with Nikon gear.At first I balked at the idea of the f/1.2 for two reasons. The price was one of them. While I have no qualms about purchasing lens that cost over US$2,000 (I own quite a few), the idea of a 50mm at this price seemed ridiculous. The second reason was the feedback from those who own this lens stating it's very large and very heavy. Again, I have other lenses that weigh more than the 50mm f/1.2. But they are zoom lenses that provide arguably greater versatility (e.g. Z 70-200 f/2.8S).However, as I read and followed a number of photographers who purchased the lens, including several who owned its smaller f/1.8S sibling, I finally succumbed to the self-imposed pressure and bought it. I can say without equivocation, I have no regrets.Certain lenses have a unique quality-a unique characteristic-that is heard to verbalize, but easy to demonstrate. Such is the case with the 50mm f/1.2S. Yes, it's light transmission is clearly greater than its sibling. I suspect this has to do with technical design issues such as the elements in the lens. It's autofocus is, in my view, noticeably faster than its sibling. Moreover, there is an optical quality that makes this lens stand out from its smaller sibling and several of the other Z mount lenses.My clients may never know that I am using a 50mm f/1.2S over another lens. But I know once I capture the image, it offers me something with just a little more of that special sauce, if you will, as I create images for clients. Can you do just fine without it? Of course you can. But if you are a demanding photographer with an affinity for the best of the 50mm focal range, I recommend this lens.
I'm a little obsessed with 50mm primes, so I have a few of them. If you're just getting started with the Z-series cameras from Nikon, the FTZ adaptor is a great way to make use of your old F-mount lenses, but if you're tempted to try out this new glass you won't be disappointed.The F1.8S is roughly the size of the FTZ adaptor and F1.8G lens combined, so it's a little large, but when paired with the Z6 or Z7 it is nicely balanced. Optically it is a step above. Very little chromatic aberration, very sharp across the f-stop range, but with a very pleasing bokeh. It never leaves my camera.It is weather-sealed too, so you can just use it all of the time. A great lens.
Simply unreal.Having shot with a D850 and the Nikon 50mm 1.4 (which feels ancient at this point) for years, I recently upgraded to a Nikon Z9 and this 50mm 1.2, and I'm simply blown away.I'm definitely no lens scientist, and my tests were very simple: does it autofocus fast enough for a wedding photographer? And is it sharp? And both of those questions were definitely confirmed within the first 5 minutes. I went for a walk with it, and at 1.2 the sharpness blew me away, with almost no colour fringing whatsoever.I'm sure I'll learn more as we go along, but if you can afford this heavy beast, absolutely buy it, you won't use anything like it.
I bought this lens to be my overall go-to on most situations, sincerely, I wasn't expecting to be so sharp, and overall it hasn't let me down. Optical quality is spot on, super fast auto focus, with the image stabilization working as intended, it works great, in comparisson with the Nikon 70-200 f/ 2.8 for the F mount, with the FTZ Adapter. The bokeh is something else, extremely smooth, even tough using an older body (Nikon Z6, sometimes the body doesn't catch the focus plane exactly on the place you focus on) but, overall, I think is a great lens.The only withdraw, is the weight and the clunkiness overall, if you are planing on a long hike (I took it to Patagonia, on a 12 hr hike to Torres del Paine for the first time) it weighs on you. The construction, even ... MoreI bought this lens to be my overall go-to on most situations, sincerely, I wasn't expecting to be so sharp, and overall it hasn't let me down. Optical quality is spot on, super fast auto focus, with the image stabilization working as intended, it works great, in comparisson with the Nikon 70-200 f/ 2.8 for the F mount, with the FTZ Adapter. The bokeh is something else, extremely smooth, even tough using an older body (Nikon Z6, sometimes the body doesn't catch the focus plane exactly on the place you focus on) but, overall, I think is a great lens.The only withdraw, is the weight and the clunkiness overall, if you are planing on a long hike (I took it to Patagonia, on a 12 hr hike to Torres del Paine for the first time) it weighs on you. The construction, even though it feels like plastic, it is built like a freight train, on the above mentioned trip, a tree branch fell on top of my bag and camera, and it took it like a champ.
The best lens I've ever had. Absolutely fantastic.UpdatesOne month later the lens had motor and focusing issues ( very loud while manual focusing) maybe it was since I purchased I didn't check manual focus. The lens was absolutely in immaculate condition no marks of using at all. I return this lens to the Wilkinson Camera and was told whait what Nikon would say. I asked them to replace it because lens absolutely new but was refused. I'm not happy with that, I bought this lens for one special commercial and lost this event. Almost 2 weeks passed and I'm still waiting.
The only reason to buy this lens instead of the f1.8 is if you're going to shoot wide-open most of the time. The f1.8 is a great lens too, but for me there are enough reasons for me to want that extra stop.This is a hefty chunk of glass, but it's not cumbersome. If I'm traveling and want versatility, I can walk around with my Z7ii and 24-70 f2.8 during the day, and then switch to this lens at night. Both configurations fit in the same carefully chosen holster bag and the filter size is the same on both lenses too.This f1.2 really gulps down light and is just beautiful. Eye detection autofocus is working great for me in very low light. If you want some shallow depth of field for medium focal length portraiture, you can still run it full wide during the day by ... MoreThe only reason to buy this lens instead of the f1.8 is if you're going to shoot wide-open most of the time. The f1.8 is a great lens too, but for me there are enough reasons for me to want that extra stop.This is a hefty chunk of glass, but it's not cumbersome. If I'm traveling and want versatility, I can walk around with my Z7ii and 24-70 f2.8 during the day, and then switch to this lens at night. Both configurations fit in the same carefully chosen holster bag and the filter size is the same on both lenses too.This f1.2 really gulps down light and is just beautiful. Eye detection autofocus is working great for me in very low light. If you want some shallow depth of field for medium focal length portraiture, you can still run it full wide during the day by throwing on an ND or polarizer to cut some light and ramp the ISO all the way down.Still, if you want something lighter or aren't shooting wide-open most of the time, there's nothing wrong with going with the f1.8 instead.
I bought my Z6 as primarily a low- light camera, so this lens was the obvious first choice as the best fast/budget native lens option. I could have used a 50mm 1.8G on FTZ adapter for less $, but why upgrade to the Z system and not take advantage of the superior Z glass? The rave reviews of this lens were accurate; it is really that good. The corner- to- corner sharpness is simply amazing. Where this lens shines is wide open, where it totally smokes the nikon G lenses. Sharpness, resolution and contrast are basically identical at f/1.8 and f/8... meaning that the era of stopping down for maximum image quality is over! This is a dream come true for astro shooters. Stars are tack sharp pinpoints of light at f/1.8, and coma and sagittal astigmatism are nearly ... MoreI bought my Z6 as primarily a low- light camera, so this lens was the obvious first choice as the best fast/budget native lens option. I could have used a 50mm 1.8G on FTZ adapter for less $, but why upgrade to the Z system and not take advantage of the superior Z glass? The rave reviews of this lens were accurate; it is really that good. The corner- to- corner sharpness is simply amazing. Where this lens shines is wide open, where it totally smokes the nikon G lenses. Sharpness, resolution and contrast are basically identical at f/1.8 and f/8... meaning that the era of stopping down for maximum image quality is over! This is a dream come true for astro shooters. Stars are tack sharp pinpoints of light at f/1.8, and coma and sagittal astigmatism are nearly imperceptible. This lens stays at f/1.8 pretty much perpetually on my camera. The only two (minor) gripes I have: (1) the little ridges on the focus ring collect dust/lint like crazy. (2) the internal aperture blades flap open and shut audibly every time the camera is either turned on/off and every time it sleeps/wakes up, which is frequently and seems like it would put extra wear and tear on the mechanisms. Otherwise the ergonomics are superb; it's lightweight, fairly compact and feels solid and balanced on the Z6. The focus ring is buttery smooth. If technical image quality matters to you, then the price increase vs. the 50 1.8G is absolutely worth it. If I could afford the Z 20mm 1.8 I would buy it in a heartbeat.
I did a ton of research before purchasing this lens. Starting with the obvious, it is a big and heavy lens. It feels too big on my Z6II, but feels well balanced on my Z9. I like this lens a lot. I got it specifically for portraits and street photography, but I am finding I like it a lot for any subject I put in front of it. Not a usual application, but I shot a cityscape from the 21st floor of a building and absolutely everything was sharp. When shot at closer range at f/1.2 it melts the backgrounds and creates lovely separation for my subjects. It is a success on all counts and I highly recommend it (despite the weight, size, and cost).
I bought this lens in 2019 but put it aside after buying a few zooms as I'm often shooting while traveling and a zoom is convenient. I returned to it recently after reading a review that raved about its performance and have fallen in love with it again. You really can't beat a fast prime for show-stopping photos and I'm a sucker for bokeh which this lens has in spades. It's a low-light, bokeh, super sharp, multi-purpose-angle-of-view monster and I love it.Some folks commented that it's too big/heavy/expensive for a 50mm but, for the performance I think it's worth it. (If that's how you feel though, I'd point you towards the newish 40mm f/2 which I also have and love; it's a fraction of the size/weight/price and has surprisingly great performance.)Some photos for ... MoreI bought this lens in 2019 but put it aside after buying a few zooms as I'm often shooting while traveling and a zoom is convenient. I returned to it recently after reading a review that raved about its performance and have fallen in love with it again. You really can't beat a fast prime for show-stopping photos and I'm a sucker for bokeh which this lens has in spades. It's a low-light, bokeh, super sharp, multi-purpose-angle-of-view monster and I love it.Some folks commented that it's too big/heavy/expensive for a 50mm but, for the performance I think it's worth it. (If that's how you feel though, I'd point you towards the newish 40mm f/2 which I also have and love; it's a fraction of the size/weight/price and has surprisingly great performance.)Some photos for reference: puppy portrait - depth of field is only on her eyes at f/1.8; night cathedral - starbursts at f/11; model train - round twinkle light bokeh at f/3.2; butterfly - subject isolation at f/1.8; sunset - low-light hand-held at f/4; building - razer sharp at f/8.
My favorite prime lens is a 50 mm. Over the years I have owned three along with a close cousin, a Micro-Nikkor 55 mm f/3.5K. Good lenses all, but hands down the Z 50 mm f/1.2 S is tops. And not just tops among my 50s; it is far and away the best Nikkor I own.The Z 50 mm f/1.2 S quickly became my go-to lens. It is solid and it easily earned my trust to deliver what I ask it to. Superior image quality. Fast and accurate focusing. Intensely acute even wide open. Out-of-focus areas melt into the background with fluid smoothness. The resulting bokeh isolates the main subject clearly and adds exquisite beauty. Edge-to-edge acuity makes it perfect for group portraits as well as for full height and to length individual portraits - think maternity. Coupled with a Z 7II, ... MoreMy favorite prime lens is a 50 mm. Over the years I have owned three along with a close cousin, a Micro-Nikkor 55 mm f/3.5K. Good lenses all, but hands down the Z 50 mm f/1.2 S is tops. And not just tops among my 50s; it is far and away the best Nikkor I own.The Z 50 mm f/1.2 S quickly became my go-to lens. It is solid and it easily earned my trust to deliver what I ask it to. Superior image quality. Fast and accurate focusing. Intensely acute even wide open. Out-of-focus areas melt into the background with fluid smoothness. The resulting bokeh isolates the main subject clearly and adds exquisite beauty. Edge-to-edge acuity makes it perfect for group portraits as well as for full height and to length individual portraits - think maternity. Coupled with a Z 7II, the 50/1.2 renders gorgeous colors, especially at ISO 64.In my experience as a stills photographer there is one knock on this lens: the control ring moves too freely to prevent unintended input. I set the control ring for ISO control (can also control aperture and exposure compensation) but, even trying consciously not to, I was constantly changing my original setting when hand-holding the lens. This became frustrating to the point I reset the control ring to have no function. However, videographers probably praise this easy movement because they can adjust aperture so very smoothly.
| Focal length | 50 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/ 1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/ 16 |
| Angle of view | FX format: 47° DX format: 31° 30‘ |
| Focusing system | Internal focusing system |
