They're almost the exact same size and shape, very similar in weight, and both use a 62mm cap. Besides its a 50mm (the easiest FL to achieve good IQ) so it better do for that size, weight, and price. Further, a new Super Resolution feature is included in the latest version of Adobe Camera Raw. 62000. Anytime there is an article about any competing brand the usual suspects come out to trash it in the usual ways, and at the same time promote Sony. @Barney: the double negative " aren't not" as seen below is accidental? I had the chance to try it at a trade show and 70mm @ f/2 is an awesome portrait combo. A series of mixups and miscommunications among the team lead to some of our conclusions from an early preproduction sample of the Z 35mm F1.8 S being muddled up with our preliminary findings from the Z 50mm F1.8.". Best wishes. Very nice lens. there are no logical reasons to choose z-mount over e-mount, at all, most especially video, since Nikon has never been a video company, so there aren't any Nikon video lenses. @sandyb.... not a troll.... Sony’s internet army. After months of beta testing, Adobe has released the first public version of Photoshop for Apple M1 computers. Seems like a good deal. And - since easy compatibility with adapted lenses is critical to the acceptance of the Z-mount for Nikon's customers - I think (hope) we can discount that possibility. All great actually! >You're comparing two different things - the Z 50mm F1.8 S is a totally different generation design. At the very least both LoCA and price are tangible differences in favor of the Nikon lens and you don't have to be at 200-300% to see that. The $600 Nikon is so much better than the $999 Sony. nearly 95% of all sony users pray since weeks that this isn't the case :D ...but you are right! In this article we go hands-on with the first three 'Z' lenses: the 24-70 F4, 35mm F1.8 and 50mm F1.8. that is why i am not switching to sony. Yes, the zoom is obviously larger and heavier but it's also much more versatile - and as fast for all practical purposes. To add insult to injury these heavy oversized lenses don't even include excuse features like IS/VR. the fe55 is also much lighter than the 50s, and sharper across the frame wide open, according to dpr. Would like to see more background examples, although flickr can be good for that.Certainly made me consider the Z6 +50s as oppose to what I currently use, A7+55.55 great except for green/purple fringing i get in backlit trees. But the f1.8G's bokeh is nice, not great. DPR readers certainly take its website content seriously. @SidneyVision - worked with Sony 55 Zeiss, absolutely gorgeous lens, colours, bokeh, sharpness, micro-contrast, speedy af. After announcing DaVinci Resolve 17 in November and fully releasing the final public build last month, Blackmagic Design has updated Resolve and Fusion to version 17.1. They brag about how they have built an army of “Internet Influencers” that they use to market their products. If you want edge to edge sharpness @ 1.8, this lens is in rarified territory. Photozone Reviews Tamron 70-200 2.8 HOT! is a moderately sized, moderately far-reaching and optically-stabilized telephoto zoom lens for full-frame or APS-C L-mount cameras. It doesn’t have great bokeh! They know who their marks are (us) and they are going straight for our wallets. Sigma Art’s arrived when the DSLR was the only serious thing around and offered Otus performance at a pauper’s price. It's really good to see lens reviews on DPR; 'sample galleries' are useful but don't address the user experience. Will it work for you? 62000. You can disregard anything which is stated in that video as its based on a misunderstanding. So, not a thing you said there is correct. Well not so much better. Personally i would run for Z6 because it is cheaper and i don't need 40+MP Z7 offers. "Internet influencers" is so Sony. How much does a camera plus a couple decent lenses cost now? Yes, if you allow it to do its thing. Click through to see our picks. Instead of coming with a 62mm filter sized, the Nikon Z could just easily have been released at 49mm or 52mm filter thread, i.e. Tamron AF 200-500mm f/5-6.3 SP Di LD IF, Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di USD VC true. I'm looking to unload my 50mm f1.4 and 135mm f1.8 soon as I don't want to deal with such oversized glass. Photozone.de reviewed this lens and gave it between 3 and 3.5 stars for optical quality, and 4 stars for price/performance. Makes the Nikon lens look like a bargain and once you've used both you'll really think the Nikon is a bargain. The bokeh of the 50 this lens isn't bad at all. Beginning at 0:54 of the video (Important correction regarding the 2018 'worst lens'), we can still see the ugly onion rings of Bokeh rendered by the production 35/1.8 and 50/1.8. In the late 1980's, East German camera conglomerate Pentacon was all set to launch a high-end autofocus SLR called the Praktica BY60. Agreed. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has bumped back his estimation by a year, saying Apple will put its first true optical zoom camera module inside its 2023 iPhone lineup. I doubt it costs more to make these new mirrorless lenses. > And to say the Z 50mm is too big and expensive for mirrorless is just you presenting your personal preference as fact because it's pretty clear that larger mirrorless cameras and lenses are selling very well. 62000. Breathtaking lens. My Nikon F lens are very very happy with this! I guess that questions about screw-drive af support on z-mount bodies is a rather moot point, given that Nikon has totally failed to support screw-drive af on the milc platform. Yes you can go one and pixel peeping to 200-300% but in real life, there's no difference for sure.On the other hand, I'm very glad Nikon put some A game here, price is good, as everything else, except, the size, at least for my taste. Most paintings look pretty pictorial after that. You can't launch a new camera system without lenses, and Nikon has three Nikkor Z-mount lenses available at and slightly after the launch of the Z 7 and Z 6. It depends on what you're shooting and what your standards are. I wouldn't say it's the best FF camera but pretty good considering the fact it is the first generation. It delivers great image quality in a walk around camera, and also includes a new film simulation: Nostalgic neg. Video shooters might detect a subtle 'zip' sound on the in-camera audio as the lens makes large focus adjustments, but it's very subtle. The Sigma 50/1.4 Art. They include a 24-70 F4 S, 50mm F1.8 S and 35mm F1.8 S. Nikon's new Z-mount marks a major departure for the company, which (barring the short-lived 1-Series) for almost 60 years has relied on the 1950s-era F-mount for its interchangeable lens cameras. The extra cost is justified IMO. Well mine is not incredibly soft. 62000. On Facebook, they're called 'professionals'....... whaaahahaha. Jim said the Nikon is the price performance leader and it’s not close. Lens Reviews. But it never happened. First launched in early 2004 under the name Optics Pro, DxO rebranded its raw processor as PhotoLab back in 2017. We look at why this one statement holds so much promise for the camera's performance. What's more important is making sure Nikon's upcoming 50mm 1.2 S hits the same high marks of quality. @Deliverator Maybe that is the experience with your copy of the Zony, cf. I don't want all praises that gloss over product deficiencies. Have a nice weekend. Good attempt to write your own narrative though. Check out Tony Smith on the contemporary American landscape: http://www.nanoaesthetik.de/texte/Smith_Tony.pdf, "I thought to myself, it ought to be clear that's the end of art. !That is impressive!!!! The movement is speed-sensitive, not linear, meaning that a slow rotation of the ring will result in a similarly slow movement of the focusing group. One of the best I ever used. Manufacturing wise, they created the best built bodies with the better ergonomics on their first try (beating other peoples 7,8, and 9th tries).They created one of the best price/performance prime lenses for mirrorless, also on their first try.They need to work on code and algorithms next, but their hardware is as we would expect, the best. Not at all what I was expecting nor what I wanted. But it is $400 less than the inferior (in many ways) Sony.As Jim Kasson called it, the Nikon is the price performance leader. This has neither.Still, a $100 50/1.8 is very desirable. Yeah, it costs as much as the equivalent 35mm f/1.4 for Fujifilm. the samples here re insane in terms of sharpness. Click through for more information. With Nikon and Canon entry into the mirrorless market makes Fuji even more marginalized, as far as I can see. Sammy. JHD: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion: 31: 02-03-2011 09:11 AM: Style Selector Contact Us - Pentax Forums Home - Site Map - Top. The boukey of the 50mm 1.8 S is a bit rougher I found as the report. Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH, Panasonic Lumix G 30mm f/2.8 ASPH Mega OIS macro, Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS, Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH, Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA OIS, Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH POWER OIS, Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS, Panasonic Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS, Panasonic Lumix G 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH OIS II, Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 POWER OIS, Panasonic Lumix G X 35-100mm f/2.8 Power OIS, Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED R MSC, Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Power OIS, Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm f/4-6.3 ASPH Power OIS, Fujinon XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR, Samsung NX 60mm f/2.8 ED Macro SSA OIS iFn. I would rather use an adapter for something with character even if its MF. Plus RF lens is slightly more compact/lighter and significantly less expensive at usd 499 vs. 649 for the Sigma 35/2. Read our in-depth review to see how it stacks up against the competition. From the examples I've seen, the bokeh is ok. 62000. What a joke. @David Bo... the Sony 55 is an excellent lens so for you to need to post these comments justifying why it can hold it's own against the Nikon lens is exactly why the hype is there - and - you didn't mention and can't ignore the significant difference in price and LoCA. I like the 28-70 sample gallery images much better than these ones, including the bokeh, more than remarkable when comparing a prime with a zoom. The Z 50mm F1.8 S focuses slightly faster than the Z 35mm F1.8 S but there's not much to choose between them. You don't have to look too hard to see Zony 55 LoCA if you're in the right (or wrong, depending on how you look at it) situation. In fact, the company claimed that the Z 50mm S would offer superb resolving power, low aberrations and excellent wide-aperture performance, impressive enough to challenge assumptions about what lenses of this type should be capable of. 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One of his subjects, Terry Fouche, is a photographer and pastor. He probably got a lot of flack for this, and this review may have been produced because of that, but that is what DPR should do. And, seems to be an amazing lens, and I really wish you hadn't done this to me somehow.. Barney, what can I say? Barney, image 65 is a very beautiful photo - kudos. We never found a way of making DxO's data on mirrorless lenses work for us. But there is nothing to really discuss. It almost like Nikon are trying to fail with their mirrorless prices -Canon new RF35mm almost half the price! One of three lenses launched alongside the Nikon Z6 and Z7, on the face of it the Z 50mm F1.8 S might appear the most pedestrian of the group. Stop comparing old F glas against the new Z lens! Since the new Z-series cameras feature in-body stabilization, the lens itself is unstabilized. So optically, it's OK, not stellar. The conclusions seems to be echoed in image *5 of the gallery ;). Tokina AF 300mm f/4 AT-X The Z 50mm is too big and too expensive for mirrorless. Whether the issue was caused by moisture getting into the camera (I didn't see any when I looked later) or into the M / A switch on the lens I don't know. (and the bokeh isn't bad either). So its not a bad idea to go (private) with nikon who has no video pro linup to protect, @ Sony video lens:I shoot a lot with the FS7 and use only my canon L glas for it ...and that has a reason :D. I tried a Sigma 100-400 on both, and C-AF was a complete fail with the Sony. @UncoyDP.... it's a different environment today where the camera companies have to consider how many lenses they can sell and who is going to buy those lenses. There's a big difference between something being made easier technically and how difficult it might be to actually manufacture. And because of all the Sony LoCA, pictures from the Canon would be better too. https://www.dxomark.com/sony-fe-16-35mm-f28-gm-lens-review-highest-rated-wide-angle-zoom/. @david bo, why would Golan joke about living in Israel? BUT since I have 24-70 4S and 50 1.4g, do I need it? This test says quote "It shouldn't have made that list. When Olympus released the E-M1X sports camera in late 2019, the company also released a modern editing app called Olympus Workspace. This week, Chris and Jordan share their recommended setup for two popular models: the Canon EOS R5 and R6. | See also: NikonForums.com, CanonForums.com part of our network of photo forums! ...because a camera is not only eye-autofocus at stills (that's nearly everything i liked more on the sony :-) ) ... there are many reasons to choose the Z6 over the A7III especially if you are deeper into video :), PS: i loved my 50/1.8 from the first second and no sony user wanted to believe that it's already that good :-), you have zero post history in any sony forum, so I rather doubt that you ever tried a sony camera ;-). The 50/1.8S is smaller than the Sigma Art and the Otus, so... your point is? HOT! I’ve owned over a quarter of a million in just lens. It cost more than most inexpensive nifty fifties. Tamron AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 SP AD Aspherical (IF) I think they’ve just started with official lens reviews. The 50mm f1.8G focuses way faster and is way sharper at f1.8 than the 50mm f1.4G is at f1.8. Including many of the same features as its other action cameras, Insta360's GO 2 weighs only 27 grams. Their is a difference. We hope this will make it easier to decide for yourself, if the lens could fit your needs. Unfortunately, it seems it’s destined for industrial use-cases. Please tell us which screw drive Sony lenses can use an E mount cameras AF system. Reminds me of the Zeiss Voightlander 50 f/1.8 Ultron, which I still have. That 28-70 f/2 is pretty incredible. What's the best camera for shooting landscapes? The only issue I had after extended exposure to the elements was a very occasional glitch where the Z7 would switch out of automatic focus and into MF mode. its better than sony parallel lenses. Normal video AF movements are slow and smooth enough (this can also be customized) that you probably won't notice it, even if you're relying on the in-camera microphones for sound. its something different from anything else i had. It's very obvious. @Clayton, very good point. Adobe Camera Raw vs. Olympus Workspace: Which app should you use? I must also add my thanks to DPR for a damn fine review. Donna Ferrato uncovers the complicated truths about what it means to be a woman in her new book Holy. Cameras started getting less expensive, and we're going the other way again now. So I had to offer my congratulations to Nikon, the people who designed it and those workers who make it. Got both of them. Not a perfect offering all round perhaps (what lens ever is?) Read our review to find out how it performs. I couldn't believe how slow the AF was and how soft (compared to really sharp lenses) it was wide open. $1000, or so. In our latest buying guide we've selected some cameras that might be a bit older but still offer a lot of bang for the buck. There are plenty of use cases for a 50mm on portraits. 500px offers Pro members a new web-building tool for creating portfolio sites to show off their work beyond the 500px community. Almost soap-bubble bokeh. If you want a fantastic still portable 50mm prime for a very fair price, the Nikkor Z 50mm F/1.8 is it. All the work on the widgets still paying dividends. Reading dpr reviews for both lenses i fail to see a single acceptable reason why this Sigma lens should deserve an overall rating of 87% … The Z6 is my new privat camera and the only reason i'm here :-) I had the Z6 and the A7III for three weeks and went with the Z6. well done Nikon. The 55 f/1.8 is fantastic, AND sharper than the Nikon 50 f/1.8 . Very cool. The other reason I hope that we don't need to take it into account is that I don't know how we possibly could, without some very very special optical equipment :). I certainly did not "jump to conclusion". Odd, that in text it is compared with the Sony 55mm, but the Sony can't be selected in the scoring tool. It's well known about the Sony "internet influencers" which are usually called something else...we see that on this forum. But I didn‘t claim that the CA is irrelevant, just that it is visible only in certain situations, and that there are other lens characteristics that are dominant IMHO. Your confusion should be a message to the editors that they still need to clarify this. (IF) XR macro Tamron 45mm and 50mm 1.4g for a start. I also like lenstip and old photozone lens review. No vignetting. smaller package, similar photos unless u like to pixel peep. it's a great photograph. Or $4k, and it'll be obsolete in 6 or 7 months? Who cares? DXO finally released the test results for the Z 50MM: https://www.dxomark.com/nikon-nikkor-z-50mm-f1-8s-lens-review/. Here's why you might be better off with a new F1.8 prime instead. It’s lightweight, only $600 and punches way above its weight and price class as far as performance goes. The fans are out in force to support anything Nikon does I see. The people got what they asked for. I love the way Canon mirrorless lenses look (but I don't like any of their cameras). It's a contrasty lens, after all, and CA just stands out. They balanced fairly well on a DSLR. 62000. @ SidneyVision,More like an army of fanatical boot lickers. 62000. The answer to both is very different from the time when they could release a $200 50mm lens and sell one to everyone and anyone. I want this lens badly. [IF] VC, Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Asph. Sigma AF 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM APO macro OS, Tamron AF 60mm f/2 SP Di II LD [IF] macro, Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 SP XR Di II LD Asph. This is great for stills, but some videographers (especially those that use follow focus systems) might find themselves wishing for a linear response, where X degrees of movement of the ring always results in X amount of focus movement. Super Resolution quadruples the total pixel count of your images using machine learning. Nice lens, but there are lots of other smaller options that might not be equal performance wise, but are close enough. One of the most common questions Chris and Jordan get from viewers is, "What camera would you buy under $1000?" The Nikon Z S lens are frankly world class solid performers and great field lens. No, that is not the conclusion. @Benjamin Kanarek.... aps-c 35 f1.4 for $600??? There is no bias as the Nikon Z 50mm f1.8 lens got a gold award, 93%. The Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. Despite this, some of its technology and design live on... OPPO launched its latest smartphone today, the Find X3 Pro. Slow AF for precision, unsharpness wide open to flatter skin (unless you're shooting supermodels with perfect skin/makeup), and creamy dreamy background rendering. The Nikon Z 50mm F1.8 is one of three lenses to launch with the Z system, and though we've only been shooting with it a short time, it's quickly becoming a staff favorite. Ditto the HB-89 and HB-90 lenshoods, which are mechanically interchangeable and almost indistinguishable (to the extent that I have no idea why Nikon bothered to make two different hoods), but which are frustratingly shy of being exactly identical. A single A / M focus switch is the only other moving part. That one is actually tiny, like it should be... creating the same thing for FF shouldn't be that difficult. The impressive part about the Sony are the size and weight compared to IQ just like the Loxia 21 or Voigtländer 21 color skopar are compact and super sharp (The Loxia is bugger but sharper than the Voigtländer). - $150 and good performance, nice sharpness when stopped down- $598 and great performance wide open- $998 smaller but with lots of LoCA and not as sharp across the whole frame.