Testseek.com have collected 30 expert reviews of the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S Nikkor and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S Nikkor.
May 2019
(90%)
30 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(99%)
95 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Incredible sharpness across the frame
Excellent flare and ghosting handling
Extensive weather-sealing
Handles nicely
Silent and precise AF
Solid
Mostly metal
Weather sealed barrel
Sensational image quality in the frame centre
Very good image quality on the edge of the APSC/DX sensor
Acceptable image quality on the ege of full frame
Moderate longitudinal chromatic aberration
Negligible
Super sharp
Bright f/1.8 design
No visible distortion
Dust and splash protection
Incredibly sharp
Achieves beautiful bokeh
Robust weather sealing
Excellent sharpness
Compact and lightweight
Low light photography
Where edge-to-edge sharpness at wide apertures is hugely beneficial
The editors didn't like
Bokeh lacks character
Signs of purple fringing
Won't blow you away
AF not as good in low light
Distinct vignetting on full frame
After the test of the Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.8 S the list of pros and cons
Published above and my overall impressions allow me to state that it is one of the best 1.8/50 class instruments I have had a pleasure to handle and
Sensitive control ring
No fluorine coating
Vignette at wide aperture
Heavier than its F-mount counterpart
Pricier than existing Nikon F Mount 50mm lenses
Portraiture
Where the slightly harsh bokeh can be distracting in some situations
Published: 2020-02-19, Author: Maciej , review by: lenstip.com
solid, mostly metal, weather sealed barrel, sensational image quality in the frame centre, very good image quality on the edge of the APSC/DX sensor, acceptable image quality on the ege of full frame, moderate longitudinal chromatic aberration, negligible
distinct vignetting on full frame, After the test of the Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.8 S the list of pros and cons, published above and my overall impressions allow me to state that it is one of the best 1.8/50 class instruments I have had a pleasure to handle and
Of course you can still complain about the price while remembering fondly the times when 1.8/50 Nikon models could be purchased for less than $150. Still these were, both optically and mechanically, much simpler constructions which offered also lower imag...
Published: 2019-08-01, Author: Lars , review by: dxomark.com
Abstract: The announcement of the full- frame mirrorless Z camera system in August 2018 was a bold step for Nikon. Not only do the new Z6 and Z7 camera models do away with the mirrors and optical viewfinders that were essential components in Nikon SLRs since the 19...
Published: 2019-04-24, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
The new wider Z-mount with its shorter register means that there's a lot more flexibility for the optical engineers when designing lenses. Although the benefits derived from this are usually more applicable to wide-angle designs, there has been a noticeab...
Abstract: Nikon 's full-frame mirrorless cameras introduced a new mount with a diameter of 55mm. That's an increase from 47mm with the F mount. Consequently, Nikon announced three Nikkor Z lenses with the Z6 and Z7, the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4, Z 35mm f/1.8 and the Ni...
Abstract: Nikon 's full-frame mirrorless cameras introduced a new mount with a diameter of 55mm. That's an increase from 47mm with the F mount. Consequently, Nikon announced three Nikkor Z lenses with the Z6 and Z7, the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4, Z 35mm f/1.8 and the Ni...
Low light photography, where edge-to-edge sharpness at wide apertures is hugely beneficial
Portraiture, where the slightly harsh bokeh can be distracting in some situations
The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S is a powerful standard lens for the Z system, offering outstanding sharpness and full-aperture performance. There are better 50mm lenses on the market for portraiture, but none that are sharper or so well-corrected for coma and lon...
Nikon's new Z-mount has paved the way for lenses that set new benchmarks for optical quality. In focal length terms the Z 50mm f/1.8 S prime may be ‘standard', however in every other respect this lens is anything but...
