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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G
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Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G vs Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Why is Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G better than Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S?
- 230g lighter?
185gvs415g - Front element doesn't rotate?
- Lens hood is reversible?
- Is a normal lens?
- 16° narrower minimum angle of view?
31°vs47°
Why is Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S better than Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G?
- 2 more aperture blades?
9vs7 - Weather-sealed (splashproof)?
- 0.05m shorter minimum focus distance?
0.4mvs0.45m
Price comparison
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S
| Product | Store | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Standard Fas...NIKON NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Standard Fast Prime Lens for Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras | $596.95 | |||
| NIKON NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Ultra Wide A...NIKON NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Ultra Wide Angle Fast Prime Lens for Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras | $1,046.95 | |||
| Nikon Nikkor Z 50MM F/1.8 S Full Size Le...Nikon Nikkor Z 50MM F/1.8 S Full Size Lens for Nikon Z S Series FX/35mm Black [Nital Card: 4 Year Warranty] | $655.00 | |||
| Nikon HB-90 Bayonet Lens Hood for NIKKOR...Nikon HB-90 Bayonet Lens Hood for NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens | $39.95 | |||
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens for Z S...Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras = Bundle with 62mm UV Filter, Cleaning Kit, Capleash, Mac Software Package | $622.09 | |||
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens for Z S...Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras = Bundle with 62mm UV Filter, Cleaning Kit, Capleash, Pc Software Package | $615.38 | |||
| Nikon HB-91 Bayonet Lens Hood for NIKKOR...Nikon HB-91 Bayonet Lens Hood for NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens | $37.95 | |||
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens for Z S...Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras = Bundle with 62mm Filter Kit, FocusShifter DSLR Follow Focus, Flex Lens Shade, Cleaning Kit, Capleash, Pc Software Package and More | $664.81 | |||
| Nikon Z6 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Bod...Nikon Z6 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body w/NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S and NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | $2,793.90 | |||
| Nikon Z7 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Bod...Nikon Z7 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body with NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S and Mount Adapter FTZ | $3,340.85 | |||
General info
A metal mount is generally superior to a plastic mount as it is more durable.
A longer maximum focal length allows you to focus in on a small part of a scene, and offers a narrower angle of view than shorter focal lengths.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
The front element doesn’t rotate. This is important if you use filters, as some such as polarising or gradient filters have to be orientated a certain way.
The lens hood can screw onto the lens in reverse so that you can keep it on your camera at all times, ready to use.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Optics
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
At the shorter end of the lens you get the widest angle of view. This allows you to fit more of the scene into the photograph (based on APS-C format).
A true macro lens has a magnification of 1:1. This means that the image produced is a life-size representation of the subject being photographed.
The zoom range is the ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths. A higher zoom range means that the lens is more versatile.
At the longest end of the lens you get the narrowest angle of view. This allows you to fit a small portion of the scene into the photograph, such as when you are zooming in on a subject (based on APS-C format).
Aperture
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
The aperture controls how much light gets through to the camera’s sensor. More blades is often an indicator of a better quality lens. It also allows you to achieve much nicer looking bokeh when blurring out your background, whereas a lens with less blades will often produce harsher, more polygonal bokeh.
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
Similar to the number of aperture blades, rounded blades affect the way the light gets through to the sensor. Rounded blades, often only found on more expensive lenses, improve the appearance of the out-of-focus areas. This allows you to attain better, softer looking bokeh in your photos.
A smaller aperture reduces the amount of light reaching the sensor. This is important in bright conditions where a wider aperture could result in your image being overexposed. Another advantage is that with a smaller aperture you get a greater depth of field, and can keep all of the image in focus.
Focus
Lenses with a built-in focus motor can autofocus even if the camera does not have its own focus motor.
2.has a silent focus motor built into the lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Lenses with built-in focus motor focus faster and more quietly than lenses without a focus motor which rely on the camera's body focus motor.
Many lenses allow you to focus to infinity. This is essential when you wish to take photos including far off objects, such as when shooting landscapes, in order to make sure everything is sharp and in focus.
With full-time manual focus, you can move the focus ring whilst it is in AF (autofocus) mode. This means that you can make manual adjustments once the AF has finished, without changing to manual mode.
This is the closest distance that the lens can focus. A shorter minimum focus distance allows you to get closer to your subject, and is particularly important when doing macro photography.
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