Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8

Focal length: 50 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Weight: 260 g
Filter diameter: 46 mm
Min. focus distance: 16 cm
Length: 66 mm

At a Glance

The 50 mm is a standard macro prime for full-frame Nikon Z cameras. It reaches a magnification of 1:1 and focuses down to 16 cm, so small subjects can fill the frame. The aperture is f/2.8 and the weight is 260 g. It suits macro work, product shots, everyday shooting and street photography.

Good for

Macro
Product
Everyday
Street

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 50 mm
Max. focal length: 50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/2.8
Min. aperture: f/22
Elements: 10
Groups: 7
Weight: 260 g (0.57 lb)
Filter diameter: 46 mm
Min. focus distance: 16 cm (6.3 in)
Max. magnification: 1:1 (1×)
Length: 66 mm (2.6 in)
Diameter: 74.5 mm (2.93 in)
Released: June 2021

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 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

Full frame:: Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:: Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50