Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S : Specifications and Opinions

The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a standard lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2018. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 733 €;

79 users have given it an average vote of 9.7 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon Z: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Nikon Z.

Specifications
Focal lenght	50 mm
Angle of view	46.8°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	12 elements in 9 groups
Min. focus distance	0.40 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.15x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	62 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	415 g
Dimensions	76 x 87 mm
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Airy

sent on 02 Aprile 2023

Pros: Overall optical quality.

Cons: Pricey. Long nose.

Opinion: I have a dozen 50mm lenses. So far two stand out : Zeiss 50/2 (Milvus version) and Summicron-R 50/2, both manual focus. The Nikkor 50/1.2 AI(S) stands not far behind and, among the newer lenses, the Tamron 45/1.8 is also remarkable, especially at night (low coma, no flare). Well, this one is at least in the same league. Optical formula is probably similar with the Tamron (retrofocus design?) and results are comparable, but even sharper. Never has been the full aperture such usable for general photography. Also, I am not a fan of autofocus, but I have to admit it performs predictably well. Concerning color (criticized by others) and rendering : if you are looking for special effects, the old 50/1.2 is more fun. If you don't like the colors, you may have a problem with the camera (Z6ii in my case; I no doubt prefer the Df) rather than the lens. Bottom line, 9/10.

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Fraever

sent on 13 Dicembre 2025

Pros: Sharp even at 1.8, tropicalized, fast autofocus, minimal chromatic aberrations, little distortion

Cons: None, except for a slight vignetting at 1.8

Opinion: Excellent lens, especially at the current price of 500€ it is given away. Honestly I have nothing more to add, I think it is the best quality / price lens for Z bayonet, it performs so well that I find the purchase of the 50 1.2 useless if not for those who have almost always shot with low light and really need an extra stop of light. The only thing that makes me swear is that my model arrived a month ago with a probable mis-alignment in the left edge, which causes the focus point to be positioned more forward than the rest of the frame, in fact when I focus towards infinity, the left edge appears blurred. After the holidays I will send it to the nital warranty to have it fixed, since this defect ruins landscape photos

Alessandronoko1982

sent on 25 Gennaio 2025

Pros: Build quality, sharpness, maf speed, zero aberrations, zero flare, INCREDIBLE optics

Cons: Maybe only being 1.8 but it churns out rows clearly superior to the various 1.4, almost on par with its big brother 1.2, blurred from 50mm 1.8 but when you buy it you know what you are buying.

Opinion: An incredible lens, completely forget the concept of fifty 1.8, this is an S series lens, on a par with the sigma Art, even superior in certain characteristics, as well as on par if not superior to the Sony G masters (which I had). A fabulous sharpness, worthy of the best macro lenses, pleasant blurred but always within the limits of the 50mm focal length and 1.8 aperture. For the quality of the files the weight remains negligible, do not compare it to the various fifties, light years away from the 50 mm nikon afs-g, just as it is light years away from the 40 mm F2 Z series. With this lens Nikon re-establishes the criteria with which a 50 mm is built, an optic that qualitatively speaking is really excellent, I apologize if I repeat myself but I was so surprised by the quality of the files that it returns that the 35 mm 1.4 sigma Art attached to the Sony A7iv is not up to reproducing. I recommend it to anyone who has the z system and is looking for a focal length of 50mm.

Jacopoxx13

sent on 24 Dicembre 2024

Pros: Sharpness, color rendering, blur

Cons: plasticky lens hood and a bit hard to remove (but maybe it's a bit subjective)

Opinion: Used grip optics, or rather never used. The MAF focus is precise and quiet, maybe but it's just my impression a little slower than the 85mm 1.8 (also Z series). The details reach the edges and the blur is very nice and pleasant, it does not make you miss the old af-s 50 1.4 really a toy repeated to this. A TA is a blade, the sharpness remains very high and the blur is pleasant. After more than a year of use I don't have much else to report, to do portraits or any other kind of work is fine, I hear many complaining that it's only f/1.8, yes ok it's fine, but I can guarantee you that those who have to bring home the result never shoot at crazy apertures 1.2 1.4 that when you go to zoom it's all really too soft, Then those who want imported apertures are not lacking optics.

Antonellomora

sent on 03 Dicembre 2024

Pros: Sharpness up to the edges of the frame, no aberrations, good blur.

Cons: Weight and bulk for a 50, concave front lens.

Opinion: A great lens, a 50 mm that returns stunning sharpness from edge to edge, at all openings; only at f/1.8 the extreme angles are a little weaker (but just a little) but already at f/2.8 and even more so at f/4 it is almost disarming for how sharp it is, from edge to edge. Chromatic aberrations not received, not even vignetting, excellent resistance to backlight; Those who are more experienced than me could object to a bokeh that is not exactly textbook, but for my needs it is still very pleasant and is more than fine in this respect too. Excellent build quality, fast and silent focusing, nothing to complain about. I put the concave front lens among the cons as I notice that it makes it a little more difficult for me to clean than a convex lens, but I'm really looking for the nitty-gritty. I accompany it with the 24-120 f/4 S and for my needs I have a very effective, compact and very functional kit. Absolutely recommended.

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