Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 vs Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G

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Product
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Name Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8 Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20103
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
Release Year 2021 2011
Release Date 2021-06-02
MSRP N/A 220 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 75 mm 72 mm
Length 66 mm 52 mm
Weight 260 gr 185 gr
Other
Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G
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