The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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 F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 with a length of 24mm, is 63mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 76mm compared to the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S Size and Weight 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. Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 weighs 125g, which means it is 290g (69%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 415g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S 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 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Focal Range
Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 26mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
39mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 75mm .
