Lumix S 50mm f/1.8vs Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Lumix
Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 (2020)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Portraits, street & everyday shooting
View Lumix S 50mm f/1.8
VS
Nikon
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Portraits & studio work
View Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits, Street & Everyday Shooting — Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 (2020): The best-value full-frame prime for L-mount — excellent optics, weather-sealed, and very competitively priced.
Portraits & Studio Work — Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018): One of the finest 50mm lenses ever made — the wide Z-mount throat enables edge-to-edge sharpness and stunning bokeh that rivals lenses twice the price.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The lumix s 50mm f/1.8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 (2020) | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 45cm minimum focus distance | 40cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Linear stepping motor — fast, silent, and precise | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 303g | 415g |
| Dimensions | 73.6mm diameter × 81.4mm length | 76.0 × 86.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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