Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 Svs Z30
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Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018)
From £549
Best for Portraits & studio work
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Which should you buy?
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The z30 is the most affordable; only the nikon z 50mm f/1.8 s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £479 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.9MP |
| Video | 40cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps |
| Battery Life | — | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 415g | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 76.0 × 86.5mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | None |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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