Lens Comparison
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Key Differences
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/5.6).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has a better min focus distance (45 cm vs 130 cm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has a better length (150mm vs 315.5mm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has a better weight (1090g (2.40 lb) vs 1950g (4.30 lb)).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 180-600mm | 50mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 25 | 17 |
| Optical Groups | 17 | 15 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/36 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | 13.7° – 4.2° | 47° – 47° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | STM | Multi-focus Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 130 cm | 45 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 0.15x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,196.95 | $2,099 |
| Filter Size | 95mm | 82mm |
| Diameter | 110mm | 89.5mm |
| Length | 315.5mm | 150mm |
| Weight | 1950g (4.30 lb) | 1090g (2.40 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | No |
