
Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 420 g
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 37 cm
- Length
- 86.5 mm
At a Glance
This 50 mm standard prime for Nikon Z full frame opens up to f/1.4. That means shorter shutter times in low light and a shallow depth of field. The diaphragm is rounded, and the minimum focus distance is 37 cm. It weighs 420 g. Everyday shooting, street and low light are typical uses.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
- Low light
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 420 g (0.93 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 37 cm (14.57 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.9 (0.17×)
- Length
- 86.5 mm (3.41 in)
- Diameter
- 74.5 mm (2.93 in)
- Released
- September 2024
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikonusa.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 fit?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon Z cameras
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 | Viltrox AF 50mm F1.4 Pro | Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S | SongRaw AF 50mm F1.2 Moonlit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Weight | 420 g | 830 g | 1,090 g | 900 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 77 mm | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 37 cm | 45 cm | 45 cm | 52 cm |
| Length | 86.5 mm | 113 mm | 150 mm | 129 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4: FAQ
Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 has autofocus.
Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 weigh?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 weighs 420 g. It is 86.5 mm long with a diameter of 74.5 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 use?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 takes 62 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 is 37 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.4 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
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Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S
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SongRaw AF 50mm F1.2 Moonlit
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7Artisans AF 50mm F1.8
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Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S
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Yongnuo YN 50mm F1.8 DF DSM II
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TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 Neo
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