Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 Svs A6100
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Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Portraits & studio work
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: 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) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 40cm minimum focus distance | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 415g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 76.0 × 86.5mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | — | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | — | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
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