NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 Svs FE 50mm f/1.2 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 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021)
From £1999
Best for Portraits, weddings & low-light work
View FE 50mm f/1.2 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 & Low-Light Work — FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021): The finest 50mm lens ever made — f/1.2 sharpness and bokeh that redefines what a standard prime can do.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The fe 50mm f/1.2 gm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S (2020) | FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,299 | £1,999 |
| 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 | Quad XD Linear Motor AF — near-instant, near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 1090g | 778g |
| Dimensions | 89mm diameter × 150mm length | 87mm diameter × 108mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 82mm filter thread | 72mm 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 50mm f/1.2 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Low Light |
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