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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

vs

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 price

Released Mar 2021

FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 1.3 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct wins 3 categories·FE 50mm F1.2 GM wins 2 categories
  • 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

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NoctFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal Length58 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/0.95f/1.2
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight1600 g778 g
Min Focus38 cm40 cm
Filter Size77 mm72 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NoctFE 50mm F1.2 GM
Portrait
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.0Limited
0.0Limited

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

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal length (Min)
58 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
58 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/0.95+0.7 stops wider
f/1.2
Max aperture (Tele)
f/0.95+0.7 stops wider
f/1.2
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
10
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
3 XA (extreme aspherical)
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Min focus distance
38 cm−2 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
0.25 ×+47%
0.17 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Weight
1600 g
778 g−822 g less
Length
274 mm
108 mm−166 mm less
Diameter
81 mm−6 mm less
87 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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