Testseek.com have collected 31 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%)
31 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(99%)
101 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
