The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 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 F1.2 S is the longer of the two lenses at 150mm. The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S with a length of 87mm, is 63mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S's 76mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 50mm F1.8 S weighs 415g, which means it is 675g (61%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S which has a weight of 1090g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S's widest aperture value is
F1.2.