Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 Svs FE 85mm f/1.8
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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.
Portraits & Headshots — FE 85mm f/1.8: The best-value portrait prime in the Sony E-mount ecosystem. The 85mm f/1.8 produces images that are often indistinguishable from the much more expensive GM version. An essential lens for anyone who shoots portraits seriously on Sony.
Who should buy what
FE 85mm f/1.8
- Portrait photographers who want premium bokeh without the G Master premium
- Wedding and event photographers shooting on Sony E-mount
- Anyone using an APS-C Sony camera wanting a 127.5mm equivalent lens
- Video creators who shoot close-up talking-head content
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) | FE 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | — |
| Video | 40cm minimum focus distance | Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor Actuator) — fast and near-silent | Linear AF motor — fast and near-silent for stills and video |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Weight | 415g | 371g |
| Dimensions | 76.0 × 86.5mm | 78mm × 82mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E-mount (full-frame compatible) |
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