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
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Length (108 mm vs 274 mm)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Weight (778 g vs 1600 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.17 ×)
- ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/0.95 vs f/1.2)
- ANIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Tele) (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 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
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 0.17 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Length
108 mm vs 274 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
778 g vs 1600 g — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
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 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
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.