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NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S — 50mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$2,099

Launch price

Released Dec 2020

vs

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct — 58mm f/0.95 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$7,999

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is 1.1 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

3categories

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

PortraitSports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S wins 3 categories·NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct wins 2 categories
  • BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
  • ANIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has lower Weight (1090 g vs 1600 g)
  • ANIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has lower Length (203 mm vs 274 mm)
  • ANIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 38 cm)
  • BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/0.95 vs f/1.2)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Focal Length50 mm58 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/0.95
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight1090 g1600 g
Min Focus30 cm38 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Portrait
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

  • Weight

    1090 g vs 1600 g — lower is better

  • Length

    203 mm vs 274 mm — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/0.95 vs f/1.2 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/0.95 vs f/1.2 — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 81 mm

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Pros

  • Bright f/0.95 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Focal length (Min)
50 mm
58 mm
Focal length (Max)
50 mm
58 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2
f/0.95+0.7 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2
f/0.95+0.7 stops wider
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
11
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical, ED
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Min focus distance
30 cm−8 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.25 ×+67%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Weight
1090 g−510 g less
1600 g
Length
203 mm−71 mm less
274 mm
Diameter
81 mm
81 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.