Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4
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| Maker | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Z-mount |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Stepping motor |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| Image format | FX (full frame) |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/1.4–16 |
| Close focus distance | 0.37m |
| Max. magnification | 1:5.9 |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Construction | 10 elements in 7 groups |
| Features | |
| Lens-based stabilization | |
| Macro capable | |
| Application | Normal Lens |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 86.5 mm |
| Diameter | 74.5 mm |
| Weight | 420 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | HB-115 (bayonet) |
| Angle of view | |
| Diagonal | 47° (FX) 31°30' (DX) |
| History | |
| Introduction | September 2024 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | $499 USD (as of 2024) |
The Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 is a full-frame standard prime lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
Introduction
The lens was introduced on September 10, 2024.[2][3] It is the third 50 mm Nikkor lens released for Z-mount, placing it between the Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S and f/1.8 S premium lenses in terms of aperture, but with a much affordable price tag.[4] The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-115).
Features
- 50 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 75 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
- Autofocus using a stepping motor (STM), dedicated focus-by-wire manual focus ring
- 10 elements in 7 groups (including an aspherical lens element)
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- Internal focusing (IF lens)
- One customizable control ring at the back (aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
Awards
The lens was awarded with the EISA Best Buy Lens 2025-2026 award.[5]
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See also
References
- ^ "NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 specifications". imaging.nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, a standard prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ "Nikon announces Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4, a fast prime for Z-mount cameras". dpreview.com. DPReview. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ^ Niccolls, Chris (2024-09-09). "Nikon 50mm f/1.4 Hands-On: Filling a Much-Needed Gap". petapixel.com. PetaPixel. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "EISA BEST BUY LENS 2025-2026 Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4". eisa.eu. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
External links
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