Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm F1.8S Lens JMA001DA review

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm F1.8S Lens JMA001DA review

The Nikon Z 50mm f1.8S is a very good standard prime lens for owners of Z-series mirrorless bodies: its optical performance is right up there with the much heavier and more expensive Zeiss 55mm f1.4 Otus including longitudinal color aberrations - which is no small feat.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm F1.8S Lens JMA001DA review

Nikon’s new Z-mount has paved the way for lenses that set new benchmarks for optical quality. In focal length terms the Z 50mm f/1.8 S prime may be ‘standard’, however in every other respect this lens is anything but.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens - Brand New review

What We Love. Objectively, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a fantastic lens. Among the three lenses that Nikon rolled out alongside its mirrorless bodies, the Nikon Z7 and Z6 , this 50mm contender is proof enough that the manufacturer is off to a great start with its Z-mount series.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm F1.8S Lens JMA001DA review

Of course you can still complain about the price while remembering fondly the times when 1.8/50 Nikon models could be purchased for less than $150. Still these were, both optically and mechanically, much simpler constructions which offered also lower image quality and poorer standard equipment.

Nikon NIKKOR Z f/1.8 S Lens review

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Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S

But if you're in the market for a 50mm for the Z, the 50mm f/1.8 S delivers fantastic results at a price that is more midrange than high-end. It's not perfect; I would have liked to see Nikon include fluorine protection, and the control ring is currently something I'm not happy with in any Z lens.

Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S Review

The Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a bright, sharp, fast-focusing standard prime lens for Z mirrorless cameras, and a serious value for the price. Make no mistake about it, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S ($599.95) is a serious lens. It may not have a sexy f/1.2 aperture—a Z 50mm f/1.2 S is coming in 2020—but its photographic chops are legitimate. It captures incredibly sharp images, even when shot wide open, and boasts speedy autofocus and protection from dust and splashes. It's not an absolutely perfect performer—there's a bit of a vignette and no protective fluorine coat on the glass—but given its overall quality, and exceedingly reasonable price tag, we're awarding the Z 50mm f/1.8 our Editors' Choice. Basic Black The Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S's aesthetics are purely understated. The lens is finished in matte black, with all functions and branding presented in a simple white typeface. The lens itself is sized in line with similar optics, measuring 3.4 by 3.0 inches (HD), tipping the scales at 14.6 ounces, and offering support for 62mm front filters. Compare this with the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 for Sony mirrorless cameras, which i...

Review: Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S

The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S is a powerful standard lens for the Z system, offering outstanding sharpness and full-aperture performance. There are better 50mm lenses on the market for portraiture, but none that are sharper or so well-corrected for coma and longitudinal chromatic aberration when shot wide open.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm F1.8S Lens JMA001DA review

The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S is a powerful standard lens for the Z system, offering outstanding sharpness and full-aperture performance. There are better 50mm lenses on the market for portraiture, but none that are sharper or so well-corrected for coma and longitudinal chromatic aberration when shot wide...