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| sent on 05 Maggio 2026
Pros: Unique sharpness, colors, autofocus
Cons: Price and weight
Opinion: I have had the opportunity to use the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S in different situations, and the feeling, from the first shots, is that of having something profoundly different from the classic "fifty" in my hands. Here Nikon has not sought compromise: it has built a lens that openly aims for absolute excellence. From a construction point of view, the lens conveys solidity and precision. It's important, heavy, almost "dense" in perception, but never unbalanced on a high-end Z body. Every control is smooth, well-calibrated, and the addition of the OLED display and customizable controls makes for a modern and concrete operating experience in the field. The optical performance is, simply, extraordinary. At full aperture, f/1.2, I expected a certain softness typical of many super bright lenses, but the sharpness in the center is already very high, with a microcontrast that returns an impressive amount of detail. Closing even just at f1.8 you enter almost "clinical" territory, with a uniformity on the frame that I have rarely seen on a 50 mm. What is really striking, however, is the rendering of the image as a whole. The colors are full but natural, without ever being forced. Tonal transitions, especially on skin tones, are soft and believable. It is that quality that is difficult to quantify but immediately recognizable: the images have depth, three-dimensionality, presence. Bokeh deserves a separate discussion. It is not only soft: it is progressive, enveloping, almost "material". The transition between focus and out of focus is gradual, without abrupt cuts, and contributes decisively to isolating the subject while maintaining a visual coherence of the background. It is an elegant blur, never artificial. The autofocus performs flawlessly even at f/1.2, where the depth of field is extremely shallow. It is precise, quiet, reliable characteristics that are fundamental not only for photography, but also for video. Of course, it is not a lens for everyone. Size and weight are important, and the price unambiguously places it in the professional range. But it would be unfair to evaluate it with the parameters of a "standard" 50 mm: this is a product designed for those looking for the best, without compromise. Ultimately, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S isn't just an excellent lens: it's a lens that changes the way you photograph. It invites you to work wide open, to use light creatively, to look for images with character. And it is precisely in this that he finds his true strength. |
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