Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 vs Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 and Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8.

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Product
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
Name Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20096 20103
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
Release Year 2020 2021
Release Date 2020-07-21 2021-06-02
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 397 USD 597 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
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 MC 50mm F2.8
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 16 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,17 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Macro Scale 1
Aperture
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
Construction 11 elements  /  10 groups 10 elements  /  7 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED + 3 aspherical elements, Super Integrated Coating No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
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 MC 50mm F2.8
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 74 mm 75 mm
Length 51 mm 66 mm
Weight 195 gr 260 gr
Other
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-98 HN-41
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A