The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II 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. Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S with a length of 87mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II also has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S's 76mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II and Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II 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 50mm F1.8 S weighs 415g, 1% (5g) lighter than the Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II's weight of 420g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II has a filter size of 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Samyang 50mm F1.4 FE II has the fastest aperture of
F1.4 , the Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S's widest aperture value is
F1.8 .
