The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the SongRaw 50mm f1.2 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 SongRaw 50mm f1.2 with a length of 111mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the SongRaw 50mm f1.2's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of SongRaw 50mm f1.2 and Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the SongRaw 50mm f1.2 and the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 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. SongRaw 50mm f1.2 weighs 900g, which means it is 190g (17%) lighter than the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S which has a weight of 1090g.
Filter Threads
The SongRaw 50mm f1.2 has a filter size of 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the SongRaw 50mm f1.2:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S:
Lens Mounts
The SongRaw 50mm f1.2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 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 and the fastest aperture of
F1.2 .
