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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


Camera Lens Description: Nikon Z


Focal Length Description: Standard/Normal Prime Lens


Lens: Standard


Compatible Camera Mount: Nikon


Maximum Focal Length: 50 millimeters


Minimum Focal Length: 50 millimeters


Lens Design: Prime


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Lens Coating Description: Standard


Image stabilization: Optical


Real Angle Of View: 46.8 degrees


Maximum Aperture: 1.8 f_stop


Minimum Aperture: 16 f_stop


Compatible Camera Models: Nikon Z series


Photo Filter Size: 6.2 centimeters


Lens Mount: Nikon Z


EU Spare Part Availability Duration: 5 years


Lens Color: Black


Aspect Ratio: Unknown


Color: Black


Continuous shooting speed: 12 frames_per_second


Exposure Control Type: Automatic


Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/8000 seconds


Media Type: ProductImage, EnhancedContent


Viewfinder Type: LCD screen


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Video Capture Format: 4K (3840 x 2160)


Video Capture Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160)


Brand: Nikon


Camera Lens: Nikon Z


Model Name: 20083


UPC: 018208200832


Number of Items: 1


Manufacturer Part Number: JMA001DA


Global Trade Identification Number: 32


Unit Count: 1 Count


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


Item Weight: 14.56 ounces


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


Manufacturer: Nikon


Model Number: 20083


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    • Excellent Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens
This is an excellent lens and a must-have for Nikon Z-series camera users. The image quality is outstanding, with incredibly sharp details and beautiful color rendition. The autofocus is fast, accurate, and reliable, making it a great lens for everyday photography, portraits, and travel. The lens is lightweight and easy to carry, which makes it a perfect traveling "nifty fifty" lens. The compact size combined with the excellent optical performance makes it a lens I can keep on my camera most of the time. The f/1.8 aperture provides great low-light performance and creates a beautiful background blur when shooting portraits or subjects with a shallow depth of field. Nikon did a great job balancing image quality, size, and weight with this lens. Overall, this is a fantastic prime lens with amazing sharpness, great colors, and fast focusing. It is a perfect addition to any Nikon Z camera kit. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2026 by JR
    • 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
    • I wish I had skipped the kit lenses and bought this as my first Z camera lens instead
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This has quickly become my favorite S lens (and I now own a handful of them). It's so sharp, it's a nice size and weight for everyday use, and the price feels incredibly affordable when you can snag it during one of Nikon's promotions, like Amazon has right now. I'm just a hobbyist with minimal experience so far, but I am quickly becoming obsessed with photography, in part due to lenses like this one. Here are some photos I captured over the past month, paired with the Z5ii and Z50ii bodies. I have attached so many different images to show how it renders bokeh under different conditions. All are JPEG images, except for the last one in front of the large tree, when I finally broke down and subscribed to Lightroom. I'm still learning, but I'm having so much fun with this lens! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2026 by Cat Lover
    • this is my fav lens.
this is MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE LENS EVER. i honestly can’t miss with this thing - i fell in love immediately. there’s something about the sharpness i can’t get over. it’s a little on the long side physically speaking but whatever. i can’t remember what i paid, i don’t think it was on sale. if you DID find it on sale - i’d not hesitate. really gorgeous pics. i like it a little better than the 50z 1.2. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2026 by Mmm
    • 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
    • Razor sharp pictures for a prime!
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I love using prime lenses. I used to be a Canon shooter for many years and invested in some L glass, which at the time I thought was incredible! Enter the Nikon Z glass...I have been blown away by how much detail these lenses are able to gather. They are shockingly amazing. I am shooting on a Z6, with the latest firmware (2.2 at this moment), that I was using an adapted 50mm 1.8g, the nifty fifty for f mount. I was very happy with the results I was getting from that setup but couldn't help from cringing every time I would wake the camera from sleep (sounded like gears were grinding). I know, stupid reason to buy a new lens, but here is what I noticed immediately after mounting the 50mm Z lens: Pros • Auto focus much more responsive and quick • Tack sharp images with no sharpness fall off in the corners • Pretty good bokeh • No grinding noise (as present in the adapted 50mm 1.8 f-mount) • Much better continuous AF in video and stills modes • Excellent color and contrast • Build quality - Metal construction / smooth ring operation • Internal focusing - there isn't a heavy front element sliding back and forth on the front of the lens • Weather sealed - could account for some of the cost inflation...not many 50mm are weather sealed in this range Cons • Expensive for a 50mm • Isn't all that light or compact • Lens hood makes it as long as the 24-70mm f4 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020 by Joseph J.
    • Sharpest Nikon lens for 50 mm Prime at a good price.
Using it with Nikon z8 and it is fast and razor sharp. Sweet spot around f/8 or f/9 and with the right focus and exposure you can make a sharp 11 x 14 or bigger with huge magnification and no noise and no loss of detail. The epitome of the "Nifty Fifty"
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2025 by frequent user
    • My favorite lens
My most used lens. If you’re looking to get something that has better depth of field and not break your bank, this is the right choice. It’s usable in most situations and even when I switch lenses because I think I need to, I find myself coming back to this lens because it’s just great.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026 by KHart2017

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