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 58mm F0.95 S Noct 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 58mm F0.95 S Noct is the longer of the two lenses at 153mm. The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S with a length of 87mm, is 66mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct also has a larger diameter of 102mm 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 58mm F0.95 S Noct 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 1585g (79%) lighter than the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct which has a weight of 2000g.
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 58mm F0.95 S Noct 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 58mm F0.95 S Noct:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct 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
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.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 58mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 87mm.