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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Premium large aperture prime lens (nifty fifty) for series mirrorless cameras | USA Model, Black

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Features

  • Fast 50mm prime for Z Mirrorless cameras
  • Uncanny f/1.8 performance, extreme sharpness and virtually zero distortion
  • New ultra-quiet stepping motor for silent focusing
  • Beautiful bokeh and superior Low-light performance
  • 5-Axis Dual detect optical VR powered by Z cameras
  • Compact, lightweight and slim unibody (monocoque) body design with tilting Vari angle LCD display
  • Also compatible with F Mount NIKKOR Lenses using the FTZ Mount Adapter (sold separately)

Description

The iconic go-to lens, totally reimagined. Iconic 50mm prime, reimagined for the Z system. Sharper across the entire frame. Virtually zero distortion, even when shot wide open. Beautiful bokeh even at short focus distances. Liberating low-light performance. Ultra-quiet focusing. Whether you're shooting stills or videos, 50mm has never looked better. Empowered by the Z system's larger mount, shorter flange distance, raw imaging power and video capabilities, the nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 s will redefine your notion of what a 50mm f/1.8 lens can do. Filter Size : 62mm.

Brand: Nikon


Focal Length Description: Standard/Normal Prime Lens


Lens Type: Standard


Compatible Mountings: Nikon Z


Camera Lens Description: Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Premium large aperture 50mm prime lens (nifty fifty) for Z series mirrorless cameras | Nikon USA Model See more


Focal Length Description: Standard/Normal Prime Lens


Lens: Standard


Compatible Camera Mount: Nikon Z


Maximum Focal Length: 50 Millimeters


Minimum Focal Length: 50 Millimeters


Lens Design: Prime


Focus Type: Auto Focus


Lens Fixed Focal Length: 50 Millimeters


Lens Coating Description: Standard


Image stabilization: Optical


Real Angle Of View: 46.8 Degrees


Maximum Aperture: 1.8 f


Minimum Aperture: 16


Compatible Camera Models: Nikon Z series


Photo Filter Size: 62 Millimeters


Lens Mount: Nikon Z


Brand: Nikon


Camera Lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Premium large aperture 50mm prime lens (nifty fifty) for Z series mirrorless cameras | Nikon USA Model


Model Name: 20083


UPC: 018208200832


Global Trade Identification Number: 32


Item Type Name: Nikon nikkor z 50mm f/1. 8 s lens.


Built-In Media: CL-C1 Lens Case, HB-90 Bayonet Hood, LC-62B 62mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap, LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap, NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S


Manufacturer: Nikon


Item Weight: 0.91 Pounds


Exposure Control Type: Automatic


EU Spare Part Availability Duration: 5 Years


Color: Black


Video Capture Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160)


Media Type: ProductImage, EnhancedContent


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Continuous shooting speed: 12 FPS


Video Capture Format: 4K (3840 x 2160)


Viewfinder Type: LCD screen


Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/8000 seconds


Has Self-Timer: No


Aspect Ratio: Unknown


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    • A New Era for the "Nifty Fifty"
Once upon a time, every entry level camera kit came with a 50mm lens of somewhere around f1.7 to f2 speed. With time, these fell out of disfavor as camera buyers either wanted a convenience zoom or a f1.4 or faster lens. Eventually, these moderate speed 50mm lenses found their niche as cheap, small, light but optically good lenses that were easy to throw into a camera bag. This lens takes that mantle and runs in a new direction with it. Maybe it's not quite as small, light and cheap as something like a Nikkor 50mm f1.8D but it makes up for it by being absolutely stunning optically. The first time I opened a file from my Z7 using this lens, I was blown away. Wow. Just wow. The lens has the kind of sharpness and microcontrast that I generally expect stopped down from a really good lens. That sharpness covers most of the frame, too. The extreme corners aren't quite up to the level of the rest of the image but they're not too far behind. Shooting this lens at f4 or f5.6 produces the kinds of images that I thought were only accessible by using something like a Zeiss Otus. For a $600 lens to be playing in that league is nothing short of remarkable. Other features of the lens -- resistance to flare, lack of chromatic aberration, etc. are all on an exemplary level, too. The bokeh is not the most neutral/pleasing I've ever seen but it's not bad at all. Certainly not something that will draw attention to itself. The one caveat about that, though, is that the lens does produce some cat's eye bokeh towards the edges of the frame when shot wide open or close to it. Not a deal breaker but something to be aware of. So, while it's not quite as cheap as the old era of "Nifty Fifties" were, it offers the kind of performance that used to require thousands of dollars of investment to achieve. Very highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2021 by Christopher J. May
    • Great Nikkor Z lens -50mm
Great lens. A must have for any Nikon Z camera. Gives you a sharp image with a soft background for a creative and professional look. 50mm is a really great focal length for much of what you will be shooting (as a hobbyist). Buy and enjoy. A good value for what it does. Took it to Europe, shot graduation photos (very nice) and used it for regular street photography. All worked well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2025 by Will Gonzalez
    • Perfect overall lens
This may be one of my best purchases ever. It took a while for me to bite the bullet and get a z lens for my z6. I have an FTZ mount for all my legacy zoom lenses and its been perfectly fine but wanted to get a prime lens with a native z mount. I settled on this 50mm because I wanted to be kinda close to my subects so i didnt want a 85mm which would put me far from my subject. And I didnt want any distortion from a 28mm. The 50mm seemed like it would be very practical. At f1.8, its fast and gives a popping depth of field. All my lenses, are f2.8 and do not have nearly the same beautiful separation of depth of field as this f1.8. To me its a big difference in and very aestheticly appealling. All the pics ive taken witb this lens have been beautiful. The dof separation is very realistic. The clarity of the photos and the eye af works perfectly. Eye af picks up fast. I rarely have lost a shot. The focus is super sharp. Its also physically a great size, especially since not needing the FTZ mount, to do street photography. Very comfortable and easy to take around anywhere and on shoots. To me, it was a big decision to invest this amount of money for a lens but with all the compliments I get on my photos with this lens, I have no regrets on this investment! I hope this helps if you are not sure about a Z prime lens purchase. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022 by fhu868
    • Perfect All Around Lense
Like most Nikon products, this lense is phenomenal. In all the forums we checked before buying, they call it the beginners perfect all around lense. It’s well packaged, the glass is crystal clear and has decent zoom range, though it’s designed for more close up to mid range shots. Looking forward to using this even more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2025 by Markus Stock
    • Three Things I Love About the Nikkor Z 50mm 1.8S
I've been using the Niikor Z 50mm 1.8S for a few days now and have been testing it. Instead of listing the specs-list, here are the top three features of this lens that jumped out the most: 1. Image quality: Strikingly beautiful due to Nikon's color science and exceptionally sharp edge-to-edge thanks to good distortion control, color aberration control, and vignette control. 50mm is a great focal length for street, portrait, landscape photography, and this lens is well-suited for most of the types without a doubt. For a f/1.8 aperture, the image quality is at par with some of the f/2.8 lenses out there. However, if it's bokeh (out of focus background and foreground) you're looking for, this Nikkor does well and not as good as some of the f/1.4 or f/1.2 lenses. That's just physics! Overall, the image quality is THE reason you should get this lens for your Z camera body, perhaps the very first lens to invest in. It will last decades! 2. Focus breathing: for those of you into videography, you're in for great cinematography in the form of virtually non-existent focus breathing. Remember how in movies and TV shows things that emerge into the scene from out of focus to in-focus? Lenses that focus-breathe tend to distort the subject coming into focus seeming like everything including the subject is coming closer as you focus in. Well, nothing like that happens with the Nikkor 50mm 1.8S. Subject and the background remain where they are with only the focus going in and out. It's just beautiful. I am not a videographer but I can imagine how well this lens will perform in such situations. In addition, the focus ring on this lens is made of metal and has a good throw, and is super smooth reminding me of my Voigtlander 58mm 1.4 SL II lens. 3. Camera-linked customization: Assuming you will use this lens of Z body (obviously!), the lens makes use of two of the most important features from my perspective - in body image body stabilization (5-axis IBIS) and the ability to customize the focus ring to do other things than manual focus. This is game-changing, to say the least. The lens doesn't have image stabilization (VR - vibration reduction) but impeccably uses Nikon Z's IBIS and it's super important to get steady vibration-free images. (Quick tip - even with IBIS, make sure to keep the shutter speed above 1/50th of the second to get really sharp images.) Secondly, the focus ring customization. You can make the focus ring change the aperture settings or change the shutter speed or (my current setting) change exposure compensation. It makes the process of making images so much more enjoyable and convenient. In summary, two words aptly describe this lens: "worth it" ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020 by Ashwani Gupta

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