Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 Svs A7C II
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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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
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) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | 40cm minimum focus distance | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | — | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | — | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 415g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 76.0 × 86.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | — | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | — | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | — | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | — | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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