The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C with a length of 68mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C's 62mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C weighs 410g, which means it is 10g (2%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 which has a weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
Both the 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4 has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C is also available in the Sony E , Fujifilm X and MFT mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while 7Artisans 50mm f1.2 APS-C has the fastest aperture of
F1.2, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.
