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Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4
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Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountNikon Z
SystemNikon Z
What We Like
+Affordable entry-level f/1.4 aperture for bright, fast 50mm shooting
+Compact and lightweight at 420g makes it ideal for travel and everyday carry
+Fast and quiet STM autofocus with minimal focus breathing, excellent for video
+Strong central sharpness and good optical performance once stopped down
+Metal lens mount and dust/drip-resistant weather sealing for durability
+Separate focus and control rings with customizable controls
Worth Knowing
−Color aberrations and coma not well controlled at maximum aperture f/1.4
−Some field curvature causes mid-frame softness; sharpness improves at f/2.8
−Vignetting present at f/1.4 requiring stopping down 3 stops to eliminate
−Audible autofocus noise in photo and video operation compared to other Z lenses

General

Brand
Nikon
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Nikon Z
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 is a full-frame standard prime lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It's an affordable, light and relatively small lens that offers 2/3 stop better light gathering power over the Z 50mm f/1.8 S and has a separate focus and control ring. The lens shows good to very good resolution once stopped down, though wide open color aberrations and coma are not well controlled, close-up performance is weak, and it has heavy vignetting and nervous bokeh—but weighing these deficiencies against the benefits it can still be recommended based on its good price-performance ratio.

Physical

Lens Weight
420 g
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.4
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
37 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes