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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is a tour de force in standard prime design — combining f/1.2 aperture with outstanding wide-open sharpness and three-dimensional subject rendering that is only possible through the Z-mount's large 55mm inner diameter. A Nikon S-line flagship prime that competes with the finest lenses from any system.

GearFrame's Take

Nikon's defining standard prime — f/1.2 rendering that only the Z-mount's large diameter makes possible.

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£2299 new
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Average price across retailers: ~£2449
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Core
Released
2020
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
82mm
Dimensions
89mm diameter × 150mm length
Weight
1090g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Multi-Focus System (dual AF groups) — fast, quiet, confident
Optical IS
None (relies on IBIS)
Min. Focus Distance
N/A — lens

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.2
Street
6.8
Travel
4.8
Wedding & Events
7.5
Filmmaking
7.1
Documentary
7.2
Landscape
6.4
Casual
5.3
Food
6.3
Architecture
6.4
Astrophotography
6.9
Underwater
5.9
✅ Great For
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Portrait 8.2 Strong on optical quality, maximum aperture and focal length. The finest portrait prime in the Z system — f/1.2 subject isolation is extraordinary.
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Wedding & Events 7.5 Strong on optical quality, autofocus and maximum aperture. Handles dark venues and delivers the rendering quality that wedding photographers demand.
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Documentary 7.2 Strong on optical quality, focal length and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
✈️
Travel 4.8 Held back by portability and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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