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

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Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Name Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20083 20096
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Release Year 2018 2020
Release Date 2018-08-23 2020-07-21
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 526 USD 397 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
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 40 cm 35 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,15 0,17
Aperture
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 24 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 aspherical + 2 ED elements, Nano Crystal Coat 2 ED + 3 aspherical elements, Super Integrated Coating
Focal Length
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Focal Length 50 mm 24-50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
26 mm
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 Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 76 mm 74 mm
Length 87 mm 51 mm
Weight 415 gr 195 gr
Other
Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 S
Nikon Z 24-50mm F4-6.3
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-90 HB-98
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A