Nikon introduces the mid-tiered NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Nikon has released a fast mid-tiered, compact 50mm f/1.4 lens for their mirrorless Z series cameras that retails for around $950 – the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4.
Measuring approximately 74.5×86.5mm and weighing just 420g, the new NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 lens is perfectly sized for being lugged all day and also makes a good choice for content creators who want to shoot with the camera on a gimbal.
Now Nikon users can choose between four different 50mm primes, although this includes the incredibly niche, manual focus only – NIKKOR 58mm f/0.95 S Noct which has a street price of $13,999.
Interestingly, the new lens's direct competition come from another NIKKOR lens – the similarly weighted, sized and priced NIKKOR Z 50mm f1.8S which is currently retailing between $985 – $1,050 (the 'S' designation symbolises the top-of-the-line lenses, similar to Canon's 'L' or Sony's G Master)
The other 50mm lens to consider is the flagship NIKKOR 50mm f1.2S which has a street price between $3,000 – $3,300
The new lens may not be a top of the line 'S' lens, but it is 2/3rds of a stop faster than the f/1.8 S lens while featuring fast STM autofocusing as well as being dust and drip-resistant.
The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is available for pre-order, yet no word on when it will be in stock.
You can find out more on the Nikon AU website.
The Nikon 50mm lens lineup and pricing
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 street price $920 – $1,040
NIKKOR Z 50mm f1.8S street price $985 – $1,050
NIKKOR 50mm f1.2S street price $3,000 – $3,300
NIKKOR 58mm f/0.95S Noct street price $13,999
Specifications
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.37 m |
|---|---|
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Mount Type | Nikon Z mount |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Format | Full-frame/FX-format (35mm) |
| Weight (g) (body only)*1 | Approx. 420 g |
| Dimensions (D x L) (mm) | Approx. 74.5 mm x 86.5 mm |
| Lens Elements | 10 elements in 7 groups |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.17 x |
| Minimum Angle of View (APS-C size/DX-format) | FX: 47° DX: 31°30′ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Supplied Accessories |
LC-62B Lens Cap (front cap), |