Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S vs Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S and Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition).

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Product
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Name Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20083
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Release Year 2018 2013
Release Date 2018-08-23
MSRP N/A 279 USD
Last known price 526 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
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 50mm F1.8 S
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 40 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15
Aperture
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 aspherical + 2 ED elements, Nano Crystal Coat No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
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 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 76 mm 73 mm
Length 87 mm 52 mm
Weight 415 gr 190 gr
Other
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-90 HB-47
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A