Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II 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/2.8).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has a better min focus distance (30 cm vs 45 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has a better weight (810g (1.79 lb) vs 1090g (2.40 lb)).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has a better price (msrp) ($2,099 vs $2,599).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II has a better max magnification (0.34x vs 0.15x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-70mm50mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1817
Optical Groups1515
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View84° – 34°47° – 47°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorMulti-focus SteppingMulti-focus Stepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance30 cm45 cm
Max Magnification0.34x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,599$2,099
Filter Size82mm82mm
Diameter89mm89.5mm
Length126mm150mm
Weight810g (1.79 lb)1090g (2.40 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo