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Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8

An affordable non-S alternative to the 105mm Micro, doubling as a lightweight standard 50mm and a true 1:1 macro lens. Praised for image quality and precise manual focus, though the working distance at maximum magnification is very close (about 5cm to the subject), which can cause shadowing on live macro subjects — a budget travel macro pick rather than a professional studio one.

Starting from
£619 new
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Value & Depreciation
£649
Launch price
→
£619
Today
=
5%
Value drop
Over ~5 years, this camera has cost roughly £6/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2021
Lens Type
Macro
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
46mm
Dimensions
75mm x 66mm
Weight
260g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor (STM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
1.0x (true macro)
Min. Focus Distance
0.16m

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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
6.3
Street
6.9
Travel
5.9
Wedding & Events
5.9
Filmmaking
5.0
Documentary
5.7
Landscape
5.8
Casual
6.5
Food
7.3
Macro
7.1
Architecture
5.1
Astrophotography
4.7
Underwater
6.1
✅ Great For
🍽️
Food 7.3 Strong on close focusing, focal length and bokeh.
🔬
Macro 7.1 Strong on close focusing and focal length. True 1:1 macro at 50mm, doubling as a standard everyday lens.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🌌
Astrophotography 4.7 Held back by focal length and distance scale.
🎬
Filmmaking 5.0 Held back by video handling and optical stabilisation.
📝 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 →
Price History — NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8