Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 Svs FE 35mm f/1.8
Nikon
Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Portraits & studio work
View Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S
VS
Sony
FE 35mm f/1.8 (2019)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday photography
View FE 35mm f/1.8
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.
Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — FE 35mm f/1.8 (2019): The everyday Sony prime — weather-sealed, compact, and optically excellent for the price. The lens most Sony full-frame shooters end up with.
Who should buy what
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S (2018) | FE 35mm f/1.8 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 40cm minimum focus distance | 22cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent | XD linear motor — ultra-fast, near-silent, with eye and subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | N/A |
| Battery Life | — | N/A |
| Weight | 415g | 280g |
| Dimensions | 76.0 × 86.5mm | 65.6mm diameter × 73.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | — | N/A |
| Screen | — | N/A |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | — | N/A |
| Connectivity | — | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | FE 35mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — |
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