Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.3x).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has a better weight (260g (9.2 oz) vs 500g (1.10 lb)).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has a better min focus distance (16 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length24-70mm50mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1413
Optical Groups1111
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance30 cm16 cm
Max Magnification0.3x1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$699$699
Filter Size72mm46mm
Diameter77.5mm66mm
Length88.5mm74.5mm
Weight500g (1.10 lb)260g (9.2 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo