Nikon
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 priceReleased Dec 2020
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 priceReleased Oct 2019
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Wins
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
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
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.