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Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4
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Nikon · 50 mm · f/1.4 · Nikon Z mount

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Announcement dateSep 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
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
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Sep 2024
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
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.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Elements
10 elements in 7 groups
Aspherical Elements
1
Angle of View (FX)
47°
Angle of View (DX)
31°30′
Min focal length
50 mm
Max focal length
50 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
37 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Autofocus

Internal Focusing
Yes

Build

Mount Material
Metal
Diameter × Length
74.5mm × 86.5mm (3 in. × 3.5 in.)

Optical performance

Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.17x

Features

Distance Information
Yes
E type
Yes
Included Accessories
HB-115 lens hood, LC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
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
Lens weight
420 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm