NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 Svs NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S (2020)
From £2299
Best for Portraits, weddings & creative low-light work
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Nikon
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S (2022)
From £2799
Best for Portrait, wedding & fashion photography
View NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Which should you buy?
Portraits, Weddings & Creative Low-Light Work — NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S (2020): Nikon's defining standard prime — f/1.2 rendering that only the Z-mount's large diameter makes possible.
Portrait, Wedding & Fashion Photography — NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S (2022): A portrait lens of the highest order — f/1.2 subject separation and three-dimensional rendering that is simply unmatched in the Z system.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The nikkor z 50mm f/1.2 s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S (2020) | NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Multi-Focus System (dual AF groups) — fast, quiet, confident | Multi-Focus System (three AF groups) — fast and quiet |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 1090g | 1160g |
| Dimensions | 89mm diameter × 150mm length | 96mm diameter × 119.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 82mm filter thread | 82mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Low Light |
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