Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 vs Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S

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Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Name Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20096 20083
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Release Year 2020 2018
Release Date 2020-07-21 2018-08-23
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 397 USD 526 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 40 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,17 0,15
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Maximum Aperture F4-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 24 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Construction 11 elements  /  10 groups 12 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED + 3 aspherical elements, Super Integrated Coating 2 aspherical + 2 ED elements, Nano Crystal Coat
Focal Length
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Focal Length 24-50 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 26 mm 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 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 74 mm 76 mm
Length 51 mm 87 mm
Weight 195 gr 415 gr
Other
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-98 HB-90
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A