NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 Svs FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S (2020)
From £2299
Best for Portraits, weddings & creative low-light work
View NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
VS
Sony
FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (2019)
From £1899
Best for Portraits, weddings & fashion photography
View FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
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.
Portraits, Weddings & Fashion Photography — FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (2019): Arguably the finest portrait prime ever made — unrivalled sharpness, three-dimensional bokeh, and world-class AF in a single lens.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The fe 135mm f/1.8 gm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S (2020) | FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £1,899 |
| Sensor | Nikon Z mount (full-frame) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Multi-Focus System (dual AF groups) — fast, quiet, confident | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — world-class speed and tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 1090g | 950g |
| Dimensions | 89mm diameter × 150mm length | 89.5mm diameter × 127mm 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 | FE 135mm f/1.8 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Low Light |
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