Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 Lens
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 The Fast, Lightweight, and Affordable Standard Prime If you shoot on a full-frame (FX) Nikon Z mirrorless camera—like the Z6 III, Z8, or Zf—and want the...
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
The Fast, Lightweight, and Affordable Standard Prime
If you shoot on a full-frame (FX) Nikon Z mirrorless camera—like the Z6 III, Z8, or Zf—and want the look of a classic, ultra-fast prime lens without paying the premium of the S-Line, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is a phenomenal choice.
Released as a budget-friendly but high-performing alternative to the clinical f/1.8 S and massive f/1.2 S lenses, this 50mm f/1.4 provides a highly natural, distortion-free angle of view that closely mimics the human eye. Paired with its massive light-gathering f/1.4 aperture, it is an absolute powerhouse for flattering portraits, low-light street photography, and isolating your subject with beautiful background blur.
Why You'll Love This Lens
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Exceptional Low-Light Power: The massive f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in a tremendous amount of light. This allows you to shoot in dimly lit reception halls or city streets at night without cranking up your ISO to noisy levels, completely eliminating the need for an intrusive camera flash.
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The Ultimate Bokeh Machine: By combining the fast f/1.4 aperture with a 9-blade rounded diaphragm, this lens excels at melting away distracting backgrounds. It renders out-of-focus highlights as smooth, circular bokeh, making your subject pop with a distinct, three-dimensional depth.
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Featherweight & Travel-Ready: Despite its large aperture, this lens weighs just 420g (14.9 oz) and measures 3.5 inches long. It balances beautifully on any Nikon Z body, making it an ideal companion for all-day travel, discreet street photography, or mounting on a motorized gimbal for video work.
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Video-Optimized Autofocus: Driven by a fast and remarkably quiet Stepping Motor (STM), autofocus locks on quickly and smoothly. Nikon also designed the lens to heavily suppress "focus breathing" (the distracting zoom-like effect that happens when you change focus), making it fantastic for video recording.
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Customizable Control Ring: In addition to a large, rubberized manual focus ring, Nikon included a smooth, clickless control ring near the mount. You can program this ring in your camera's menu to silently adjust aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation on the fly.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Mount | Nikon Z Mount (FX / Full-Frame) |
| Focal Length | 50mm (75mm equivalent on DX cameras) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 37 cm / 1.22 feet |
| Autofocus Motor | Stepping Motor (STM) |
| Filter Thread | 62mm |
| Dimensions | 74.5mm x 86.5mm / 3.0 x 3.5 inches |
| Weight | 420g / 14.9 oz |
| Weather Sealing | Dust- and drip-resistant |
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