Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

SKU: NI L Z/5012

Product Highlights

  • Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
  • Two ED and Three Aspherical Elements
  • ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings
  • Multi-Focus Stepping Motor AF System
  • Programmable Control Ring
  • Information OLED Panel and L.Fn Button
  • Weather-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
$2,839.00 (inc GST)
Regular price: $3,199.00

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Dreams defined.

All the detail. All the sharpness.

Hone your creative vision with the sharpest, fastest 50mm prime we've ever created. Extraordinary rendering power across the entire frame. Vast f/1.2 maximum aperture. Breakthrough autofocus. Liberating distortion and glare control. Weatherproof build. All empowered by Nikon's revolutionary Z Mount, a system that shines with fast lenses. Dream it, and the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S will do it.

Excellence in optics.

The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S bears the S-Line designation reserved for premium NIKKOR Z lenses with the most advanced optics, superior performance and finest craftsmanship.

Capture their eyes.

Staring back at you in every photo and video will be clarity, depth and flawless focus. This is a lens designed for maximum impact and image quality. How will it change the way you shoot?

Own the light.

Some of the most difficult—and rewarding—shots involve backlighting. The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S excels in these situations. Anti-reflective Nano Crystal Coat (N) and ARNEO (A) coatings virtually eliminate flare, ghosting and coma by suppressing incidental light coming from any direction.

Dramatic depth.

Isolate your subject with crystalline sharpness that gradually falls off into a dreamlike defocus blur. The extremely shallow depth of field of f/1.2 is enhanced by a 9-rounded blade diaphragm, creating an ideal bokeh effect.

Autofocus. Redefined.

Rather than moving one large group of lens elements back and forth, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S's multi-focus system moves two smaller groups half the distance. And rather than using a single powerful—but noisy and battery-draining—ultrasonic motor, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S uses two smaller energy-efficient STM stepping motors to provide faster, quieter, more precise AF operation—a first for an f/1.2 lens*.

*Among interchangeable lenses for full-frame (Nikon FX-format) digital cameras with interchangeable lenses with a maximum aperture of f/1.2 available as of September 16, 2020. Statement based on Nikon research.

Silent.

In addition to being energy efficient, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S's stepping motors are nearly inaudible. When silence is golden, like shooting stills on a movie or recording video, you can operate without making a sound.

Precise.

When shooting at f/1.2, the focal plane is impossibly thin, but the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S can handle it. Its AF system locks on and provides fast continuous adjustments to keep your subject in sharp focus.

Fast.

With two groups of lens elements moving in precise synchronization, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is able to focus faster, especially at wide aperture settings where the focal plane is very thin.

Eye-Detect AF. As you wish.

Activate your Z camera's Eye-Detect AF mode and prepare to be amazed. The speed and precision of the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S's multi-focus system are put on display as the camera locks on to your subject's eye and tracks it across the frame.

Video gets cinematic.

The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is a video creator's prime. Its exceptional image quality produces stunning 4K footage. Its natural field of view is ideal for interviews, interiors and first-person perspectives. Create beautiful iris transitions across its vast depth of field range with the clickless control ring. As lighting changes, smoothly adjust ISO or exposure to maintain an even shot. Change focus without noticeably affecting the shot's angle of view or causing focus breathing. And because the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S operates in near silence, you can use your Z camera's outstanding autofocus during video recording.

No need to check the forecast.

The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is extensively sealed to keep out dust and moisture, especially around the moving parts of the lens barrel. A little water won't hurt a Z camera or lens, so go out and make the most of that rainy day.

The lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.

What's in the box?

  • 1 x Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Lens
  • 1 x LC-82B Lens Cap
  • 1 x Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
  • 1 x HB-94 Lens Hood
  • 1 x CL-C2 Lens Case
  • Aperture
  • Maximum Aperture

    f/ 1.2

    Minimum Aperture

    f/ 16

  • Format
  • FX (Nikon Z Mount)

  • Viewing Angle
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)

    31°30′

    Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)

    47°

  • Lens
  • Lens Type

    Prime

    Lens Elements

    17

    Lens Groups

    15

    Diaphragm Blades

    9 Rounded diaphragm opening

    ARNEO Coat

    Yes

    Nano Crystal Coat

    Yes

    ED Glass Elements

    2

    Aspherical Elements

    3

    Super Integrated Coating

    Yes

  • Focusing
  • Autofocus

    Yes

    AF Actuator

    2 STM (stepping motor)

    Internal Focusing

    Yes

    Minimum Focus Distance

    1.48 ft. (0.45m) from focal plane

    Focus Mode
    Autofocus

    Manual

  • Filter
  • Filter Size

    82mm

    Accepts Filter Type

    Screw-in

  • Dimensions
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.6 in. (89.5 mm) x 6.0 in. (150 mm)Distance from camera lens mount flange
    Based on CIPA guidelines

  • Weight
  • Approx. Weight

    38.5 oz. (1,090 g)Based on CIPA guidelines

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