Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S

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  • Coverage: full frame (FX)
  • Build: dust and drip resistant, S-line
  • Optic design:
    • 12 elements in 9 groups
    • 2 aspherical, 2 ED elements
    • Nano and Flourine coating
  • Field of view: 47° diagonal
  • Stabilization: none (can use sensor-VR)
  • Aperture:
    • f/1.8 to f/16
    • 9-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Focus:
    • autofocus, internal focus, 
    • 16" (0.4m) minimum focus
    • 1:6.6 maximum magnification ratio
  • Filter: 62mm filter size
  • Lens hood: supplied HB-90 
  • Size and Weight:
    • 3.4" (87mm) long
    • 2.9" (76mm) diameter
    • 14.7 ounces (415g)
  • Model number: 20083
  • Price: US$600
  • Announced: August 23, 2018
  • Firmware: 1.01 (updated June 2018)
  • Thom's Short Comment: Exceptional lens with a level of performance Nikon has never before achieved at 50mm f/1.8 before (not even close). Getting into Otus territory. Yes, the 50mm f/1.2 is better, but don't rule out this lens, it's that good.

Thom's review of the lens

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