Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 vs Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 and Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition).
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Product |
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Name | Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 | Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | 20103 | |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Release Year | 2021 | 2013 |
Release Date | 2021-06-02 | |
MSRP | N/A | 279 USD |
Last known price | 597 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Stepper Motor | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 16 cm | 45 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | |
Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Macro Scale | 1 | |
Aperture |
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F1,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Construction | 10 elements / 7 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
Diameter | 75 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 66 mm | 52 mm |
Weight | 260 gr | 190 gr |
Other |
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 |
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 46 mm | 58 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HN-41 | HB-47 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |