Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 Svs A6400
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The nikon z 50mm f/1.8 s 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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 40cm minimum focus distance | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | — | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 415g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 76.0 × 86.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | — | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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