Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S

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  • Coverage: full frame (FX)
  • Build: weatherproof, S-line
  • Optic design:
    • 17 elements in 15 groups
    • 3 aspherical, 2 ED elements
    • Nano and Arneo coating
  • Field of view: 47° diagonal
  • Stabilization: none (use sensor-VR if available)
  • Additional controls
    • OLED information panel
    • additional customizable ring
    • L-Fn button
  • Aperture:
    • f/1.2 to f/16
    • 9-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Focus:
    • autofocus, internal focus 
    • 18" (0.45m) minimum focus
    • 1:6.7 maximum magnification ratio
    • two STM motors drive separate groups
  • Filter: 82mm front filter ring
  • Lens hood: supplied HB-94
  • Size and Weight:
    • 5.9" (150mm) long
    • 3.5" (90mm) diameter
    • 38.5 ounces (1090g)
  • Model number: 20095
  • Price: US$2100
  • Announced: September 16, 2020
  • Thom's Short Comment: Nikon makes strong claims about low flare, lack of focus breathing, focus speed and precision. They are promoting this as a breakthrough lens design at the focal length, much like they did the NOCT. And guess what? I find that they've mostly delivered on those claims. The best autofocus 50mm Nikon has produced, though it's big and heavy.

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