items: items 1: articleHeading: Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens tested at DxOMark: "it comes close to some of the best and most expensive lenses currently available" - Nikon Rumors
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articleSummary: This article highlights that the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens offers exceptional sharpness and performance, coming close to high-end, expensive lenses, and provides an excellent balance of price and prowess.
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snippets: Certainly the new lens is more expensive than the F-mount version, but it’s all relative: after all, it is exceptionally sharp and a very good all-round performer., Even wide-open, it comes close to some of the best and most expensive lenses currently available, so in our opinion, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S offers an exceptionally good balance between price and prowess.
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articleSummary: A forum discussion where users compare the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S favorably against other lenses, noting its exceptional sharpness and value.
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snippets: The Nikon f1.8 S is just as good, if not better, optically and a way better deal., I recently picked up a Sony 50mm 1.4 GM and wanted to see how it stacks against the Z 50mm 1.8 S and once again the Z 50mm shows what a stellar lens it is for the price.
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items 3: content: Once upon a time, every entry level camera kit came with a 50mm lens of somewhere around f1.7 to f2 speed. With time, these fell out of disfavor as camera buyers either wanted a convenience zoom or a f1.4 or faster lens. Eventually, these moderate speed 50mm lenses found their niche as cheap, small, light but optically good lenses that were easy to throw into a camera bag.
This lens takes that mantle and runs in a new direction with it. Maybe it's not quite as small, light and cheap as something like a Nikkor 50mm f1.8D but it makes up for it by being absolutely stunning optically. The first time I opened a file from my Z7 using this lens, I was blown away. Wow. Just wow. The lens has the kind of sharpness and microcontrast that I generally expect stopped down from a really good lens. That sharpness covers most of the frame, too. The extreme corners aren't quite up to the level of the rest of the image but they're not too far behind. Shooting this lens at f4 or f5.6 produces the kinds of images that I thought were only accessible by using something like a Zeiss Otus. For a $600 lens to be playing in that league is nothing short of remarkable.
Other features of the lens -- resistance to flare, lack of chromatic aberration, etc. are all on an exemplary level, too. The bokeh is not the most neutral/pleasing I've ever seen but it's not bad at all. Certainly not something that will draw attention to itself. The one caveat about that, though, is that the lens does produce some cat's eye bokeh towards the edges of the frame when shot wide open or close to it. Not a deal breaker but something to be aware of.
So, while it's not quite as cheap as the old era of "Nifty Fifties" were, it offers the kind of performance that used to require thousands of dollars of investment to achieve. Very highly recommended.
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title: Remarkably sharp, excellent optical performance for price
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items 4: content: All the reviews about this lens which you find on YouTube are accurate. I was sceptical about those reviews because of how overtly positive they were, but now I know why. Attaching some sample images from this lens- probably the images might get compressed while being uploaded here so don't judge the sharpness via these pics. They were taken using a Z6 (haven't added any sharpness in post). This lens is very sharp, produces the perfect level of contrast and has no chromatic abberation at all !
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title: YouTube reviews accurate, very sharp, no aberration
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items 5: content: 50mm is my favorite focal length (at least right now), and this is a nearly perfect nifty-fifty. The image quality is astounding on my Z7 II, even compared to my 50mm f/1.8 G lens I've had for the past 11 years, which was no slouch.The sharpness is excellent, nearly no chromatic aberration to speak of, minimal distortion, and beautiful soft bokeh. Auto-focus is very solid, locking right on, and works very well with IBIS. The build quality is great: weather sealed, metallic, and very simple.The only downside of this lens to me is that it's a little bigger than I'd like, but in the end it is very nearly the same size as the G lens with the FTZ adapter, so it's not unreasonable. Just for street photography where I'm trying to fly under the radar, the little 40mm ... More50mm is my favorite focal length (at least right now), and this is a nearly perfect nifty-fifty. The image quality is astounding on my Z7 II, even compared to my 50mm f/1.8 G lens I've had for the past 11 years, which was no slouch.The sharpness is excellent, nearly no chromatic aberration to speak of, minimal distortion, and beautiful soft bokeh. Auto-focus is very solid, locking right on, and works very well with IBIS. The build quality is great: weather sealed, metallic, and very simple.The only downside of this lens to me is that it's a little bigger than I'd like, but in the end it is very nearly the same size as the G lens with the FTZ adapter, so it's not unreasonable. Just for street photography where I'm trying to fly under the radar, the little 40mm f/2 Z pancake lens looks enticing, but I wouldn't want to trade the image quality for the size.Highly recommended. Less
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title: Nearly perfect nifty-fifty, astounding image quality
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items 6: content: When using this lens, the only thing that will make your photos better is you, the photographer. This lens is phenomenal. It has properties you want in precision optics: resolution, acuity, contrast, color fidelity, aberration corrections, and smooth transitions between the essential three image qualities of soft foreground, sharply focused subject, and background fade. This lens focuses quickly and is of a size and weight that make it easy to use. I like very much how it feels and handles on my Z 7II and on my Zf (without a grip accessory).The 50mm focal length has long been my favorite. My first one was a Nikkor 50 f/1.4 AIS that I bought in 1964. In the intervening years I have bought a lot of other lenses but it was that faithful 50/1.4 AIS that recorded what ... MoreWhen using this lens, the only thing that will make your photos better is you, the photographer. This lens is phenomenal. It has properties you want in precision optics: resolution, acuity, contrast, color fidelity, aberration corrections, and smooth transitions between the essential three image qualities of soft foreground, sharply focused subject, and background fade. This lens focuses quickly and is of a size and weight that make it easy to use. I like very much how it feels and handles on my Z 7II and on my Zf (without a grip accessory).The 50mm focal length has long been my favorite. My first one was a Nikkor 50 f/1.4 AIS that I bought in 1964. In the intervening years I have bought a lot of other lenses but it was that faithful 50/1.4 AIS that recorded what are now my life’s most heartwarming memories.I sold all my old photography gear when I converted to mirrorless in March of 2021. Starting over with all new gear, I bought a Nikon Z 7II and a Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S. The 50/1.2 is a spectacularly fine lens and I am very glad I have one.However, with my hands now a bit less steady than they used to be (I am 81 yo), I find that the 50/1.2 is best used on a tripod. That constraint (speaking just for me) is not so handy for catching my kitty in her moments of mischief or for leisurely ambling around town and countryside to photograph what catches my interest. Hence, for Christmas of 2024, with a 50mm already in hand, I decided to treat myself to a lighter and smaller Z 85mm f/1.8 S. That lens became a fave so fast that just two months later it was easy to talk myself into buying its sibling 50/1.8.. And am I ever glad I did!I own six other Z lenses; 26/2.8, 40/2, 50/1.2, 85/1.8, 105/2.8, and 24-120/4. Each fills a purpose to shoot portraits, florals, landscapes, and some street. Nonetheless, I expect my new 50/1.8, as was my old AIS 50/1.4, will be the one I use most. I like the look of 50mm photos because they render most closely how we perceive the world. And that makes their images all the more real.Based on my own complete satisfaction with the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S, I vouch for it to fulfill your expectations for a high quality prime lens.Photos: All Nikon Zf + Nikkor Z 50mm/1.8 S. 1) Sentinel Duty - Ginger loves to keep watch over her yard @ f/4; 2) Harbingers of Spring @ f/4; 3) Winter ends with beautiful Crocus blossoms @ f/4; 4) Zoomie Intermission - Ginger pauses during her morning zoomie @ f/2.5. Less
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title: Phenomenal lens, resolution, acuity, contrast, color fidelity
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items 7: content: Amazing lens. These new Z series lenses are insanely sharp and this 50mm in particular is the sharpest and nicest 50mm I've ever used.
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items 8: content: Great lens - very sharp with beautiful bokeh. Imagine quality is very good, amazing value for money, especially when compared against the much more expensive f/1.2 lens.
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items 9: content: Relatively inexpensive, lightweight, sharp, and all-around great lens. At f/1.8, it handles low light situations and provides a perfect complement to my 24-70 and 14-30, f/4 zooms. I switched to the z7 system for a lightweight alternative to my F system. These 3 lenses all perform way above their weight. The 50mm f/1.8 is over 1.25 lbs lighter than the new f/1.2 and 1/4 the price. Performance wise, it's a super alternative.
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title: Inexpensive, lightweight, sharp, great for low light
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items 10: content: This is an excellent mirrorless Nikkor Z Series lens with the added bonus of it being an S Line which means premium glass and coatings. I have a similar spec lens for my DSLR's but what really sets this lens apart is the clarity it produces. The photos almost seem three-dimensional with the beautiful soft bocca backgrounds. This will be one of my go-to lenses for sure.
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title: Excellent S Line lens, clarity, beautiful bokeh
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items 11: content: best prime lens i ever owned. This is fast, this is sharp and most of all amazing quality. Very fast lens. i take pictures of my kids and i have been landscape photographer for years , this lens made me fall in love with potrait photography.
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title: Best prime lens, fast, sharp, amazing quality
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items 12: content: If you've watched any videos about this lens, you know that most people tout it as being APO (apochromatic) and they are right. This lens has zero fringing, LoCA, or chromatic aberration - it's a top notch lens.
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items 13: content: The best 50mm I have ever owned. I understand some people wish it was smaller or 1.4, but I have owned many 50mm F1.4 from multiple brands and none were sharp wide open. Most weren't even as sharp stopped down as this is at F1.8. Focus is quick and quiet as well. Love the new style of the S line too
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title: Best 50mm owned, sharp wide open, quick focus
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items 14: content: Extremely sharp and quiet focusing, has a nice "character" that really good lenses have, IMHO it punches above it's weight. I took some Christmas portraits with my Fuji X100V (a very strong portrait camera) and my Z6 with this lens and this was noticeably better...which is saying something.
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title: Extremely sharp, quiet focusing, punches above weight
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items 15: content: Excellent lens, sharp, fast focusing and light but feels sturdy.
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title: Excellent lens, sharp, fast focusing, light
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items 16: content: 50mm lens is a great lens to have in your bag. Purchased this as I wanted to see if the Z-lens was sharper that my old 50mm 1.4. I was astonished with the sharpness from corner to corner with this new 50mm 1.8. Sharper than the 1.4 without a doubt. In time I will move over to mirrorless all together. The Nikon Z cameras with the larger flange opening makes the new Z line what it is. Sharpe!!
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title: Astonished by sharpness corner to corner, better than 1.4
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items 17: content: I was hesitant at first considering I'd seen such expensive weather sealed lenses, yet I gave this Nikon a shot and am blown away by the quality.I've set myself upon exploring the pedestrian infrastructure of my direct surroundings and have yet to travel far from home, so please enjoy these limited examples from my Nikon Z6ii.
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items 18: content: Great lens. Sharpest 50mm lens I have tried.
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title: Great lens, sharpest 50mm lens I have tried
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items 19: content: This lens is a game changer. Photo quality is unbelievable. If you’re an amateur photographer this is going to step your game up ten-fold. Pictures are super crisp and life-like. The build quality of this lens is also superb for the pricepoint.
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title: Game changer, unbelievable photo quality, crisp pictures
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items 20: content: MIght be Nikons sharpest Z lens. FOr the price a deal.
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title: Might be Nikon's sharpest Z lens, great price
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items 21: content: Fabulously sharp lens for the Nikon Z camera, producing great results.
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title: Fabulously sharp lens, producing great results
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items 22: content: I was using a Sigma 50mm 1.4 prior to purchasing this. The Sigma is already a sharp lens but I wanted to try native. BEST DECISION EVER! This is much sharper than the sigma 50mm art lens and better yet, its a native lens. I dont need an adapter to use it.
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title: Much sharper than Sigma 50mm art, native lens
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items 23: content: 50mm @1.8 sharp corners to corner. Sharpness is not the only thing stands out. Color, contrast, quiet focus, and no focus breathing, those are big pluses for photo/videography
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title: Sharp corners to corner, color, contrast, quiet focus
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items 24: content: Versatile, quick & sharp. Quality is as good as everyone says it is.
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title: Versatile, quick & sharp, quality as advertised
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items 25: content: Great value for money, Fast and accurate autofocus,
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items 26: content: Its not a tiny lens, but it is very sharp and well built.
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title: Not tiny, but very sharp and well built
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items 27: content: You may think that there's no need for a 50mm prime lens when you already got that focal length covered with the 24-70 zoom. But this is such a gem of lens and perfect for low light photography.
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title: Gem of a lens, perfect for low light
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items 28: content: The sharpness is tight and clear. Colors stand out true. This lens work well in lower light so I don't need to use a flash. A great addition for my Z 6ii,
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title: Sharpness tight and clear, works well low light
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items 29: content: This is a fantastic lens - it produces a sharp image and beautiful bokeh; I paired it with my Z5. Great build quality, as well.
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title: Fantastic lens, sharp image, beautiful bokeh
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items 30: content: Sharpest lens in my bag. If you’re on the fence, grab this workhorse of a lens now. It’s lightweight and endlessly useful.
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