Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens
Description
- Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
- Two ED and Two Aspherical Elements
- Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
- Stepping Motor AF System
- Programmable Control Ring
- Weather-Sealed Construction
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Delivery
Australia
Standard Shipping 4-7 business days: AU $8.95*
Express Shipping 1-3 business days: AU $15*
International Shipping
New Zealand 9-12 business days: AU$21*
*During peak promotional periods, please allow additional time for your order dispatch.
Returns
While we can’t offer a refund or replacement if you simply change your mind, we’re here to help if your item has a problem under Australian Consumer Law. You may be entitled to a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem. This is when the item:
- has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
- is unsafe
- is significantly different from the sample or description
- doesn't do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can't be easily fixed
If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it can’t be repaired in a reasonable time, we’ll offer a suitable resolution such as a refund or replacement. Please keep your proof of purchase — e.g. your receipt.
Description
- Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
- Two ED and Two Aspherical Elements
- Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
- Stepping Motor AF System
- Programmable Control Ring
- Weather-Sealed Construction
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Delivery
Australia
Standard Shipping 4-7 business days: AU $8.95*
Express Shipping 1-3 business days: AU $15*
International Shipping
New Zealand 9-12 business days: AU$21*
*During peak promotional periods, please allow additional time for your order dispatch.
Returns
While we can’t offer a refund or replacement if you simply change your mind, we’re here to help if your item has a problem under Australian Consumer Law. You may be entitled to a refund or exchange if an item has a major problem. This is when the item:
- has a problem that would have stopped someone from buying the item if they had known about it
- is unsafe
- is significantly different from the sample or description
- doesn't do what we said it would, or what you asked for and can't be easily fixed
If the problem is not major, we will repair the item within a reasonable time. If it can’t be repaired in a reasonable time, we’ll offer a suitable resolution such as a refund or replacement. Please keep your proof of purchase — e.g. your receipt.
Frequently bought with
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S
| Focal Length | 50mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 47° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.31' / 0.40 m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15x |
| Optical Design | 12 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Size | 62 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 2.99 x 3.41" / 7 x 8 cm |
| Weight | 14.64 oz / 415 g |
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
- Nikon LC-62B 62mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap
- Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
- Nikon HB-90 Lens Hood
- Nikon CL-C1 Lens Case
Is this lens compatible with other Nikon cameras?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is specifically designed for FX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It is not compatible with Nikon's DSLR cameras without an adapter.
What type of photography is this lens best suited for?
This lens is ideal for portrait, street, and low-light photography due to its bright f/1.8 aperture and normal-length field of view, allowing for excellent subject isolation.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S does not feature built-in optical image stabilisation, but it can benefit from in-camera stabilisation if used with compatible Z-mount bodies.
Can I use filters with this lens?
Yes, the lens has a filter thread size of 62mm, allowing you to attach various filters for creative effects or protection.
How does the autofocus perform in low light?
The stepping motor provides quick and quiet autofocus performance, making it effective for low-light conditions, especially with the f/1.8 aperture allowing more light to enter.
What is the significance of the rounded nine-blade diaphragm?
The rounded nine-blade diaphragm helps create a pleasing bokeh effect, enhancing the aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas in your images.
Is the lens suitable for video recording?
Yes, the lens is designed for both stills and video applications, with smooth and quiet autofocus performance that is particularly beneficial for video recording.
A compact, well-versed prime, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S offers a normal-length field of view along with a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture. The comfortable perspective pairs with the f/1.8 design to suit working in difficult lighting conditions as well as offers increased control over depth of field. The optical design includes two aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements, which greatly reduce both spherical and chromatic aberrations for increased sharpness and clarity. Both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings are used, too, to suppress flare and ghosting for greater colour fidelity and higher contrast.
In terms of handling, a stepping motor provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override to suit both stills and video applications. Additionally, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.
Key Features of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
- The prime normal-length lens is designed for FX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
- Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers increased control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus.
- Two aspherical elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize sharp imagery with accurate rendering.
- Two extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and colour rendering.
- A Nano Crystal Coat, along with a Super Integrated Coating, has been applied to lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting.
- Stepping motor delivers impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications. Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster-focusing speeds.
- A programmable control ring can be used to intuitively adjust a variety of camera and exposure settings.
- A specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
- Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.
- MPN - JMA001DA
- GTIN - 018208200832