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Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S – Review 2021 – PCMag AU
A hefty standard prime with an ultra-bright aperture and impeccable optics
The Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S ($2,199.95) is a big prime lens with an exotic f/1.2 aperture. When shot wide open, it nets photos with blurrier backgrounds than you’ll get with Nikon’s other standard prime, the Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S. It takes some massive optics to get there, and while it backs up its heft with impeccable images, it’s a niche lens for photographers who want photos with the shallowest depth of field and who want to work in the lowest light.
An Imposing Lens
As a general rule of thumb,…
