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

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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


Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 3 x 3 inches


Item Weight: 14.6 ounces


Item model number: 20083


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 23, 2018


Manufacturer: Nikon


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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
    • Awesome lens!
Before choosing this lens, I had seen many examples of photographs taken with it, and I was actually quite surprised. I think it's one of the sharpest and brightest lenses in the Nikon Z mount. It is a bit heavy and bulky, but it balances pretty well with the camera body (I have a Z5). But it is clear that it is a very high quality product. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2025 by Amazon Customer
    • 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
    • Insanely good lens
Probably the best 50 Ive owned; tack sharp even wide open, silent, quick focus, good build, not too heavy. The falloff wide open is beautiful, and so far zero chromatic aberration, fringing, or anything at all. Its been written in more than a few places, this is the best 50 Nikon has ever made, and compared to my older G its a nice step up; I only wish it was smaller, but with all the elements and mirrorless etc, its still reasonable in size. Given its size, I did end up returning it, and sticking with the 40mm that came with my ZF camera; the 40 isn't nearly as sharp wide open, but stopped down its nearly identical and a much smaller much lighter lens. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024 by Ayla D
    • Great Lens for my Nikon Z8
Awesome lens. Bought this for my Nikon Z8. Quality build. Produces quality photos. The 1.8 works great for low light.
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2025 by Chad

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