NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 Svs A6700

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S (2020) Starting from £2299 new Best for Portraits, weddings & creative low-light work View NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
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Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) Starting from £999 new Best for All-round & video View A6700

GearScore™ Verdict — 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.

All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

↓ Full specifications below

Who should buy what

A6700 (2023)

  • APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
  • Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
  • A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
  • Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price

Quick take: The a6700 is the most affordable; only the nikkor z 50mm f/1.2 s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S (2020)A6700 (2023)
Price £2,299 £999
Sensor Nikon Z mount (full-frame) 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution — 26.0MP
Video N/A — lens 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit
Autofocus Multi-Focus System (dual AF groups) — fast, quiet, confident 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle)
Stabilisation None (relies on IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate N/A 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life N/A ~570 shots (CIPA)
Weight 1090g 493g body only
Dimensions 89mm diameter × 150mm length 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm
Weather Sealed Yes No
Viewfinder N/A EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen N/A 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount 82mm filter thread Sony E-mount
Memory Cards N/A Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot
Connectivity N/A USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

Suitability by genre

Genre NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SA6700
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Wedding
9.0
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Low Light
9.0
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Street —
9.0
Landscape —
9.0
Vlogging & Video —
9.0
Sports & Action —
9.0
Wildlife —
7.0
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