I don't see this lens discussed much, interesting to see what they had to say along with the comment section:
https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z-50mm-f-1-2-s
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Photography Life review of the Z 50 f/1.2 S
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pyang88
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I have no doubt that the 50/1.2 S is an amazing lens... but I think that the 50/1.8 S is also very, very good, and the penalty I'd have to pay in terms of price, size, and weight for whatever little gains is not worth it for me. But that's just me. I'm sure there are some people out there with specific needs(/desires) that will be met by the 50/1.2 S.
Rodenmg
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There’s no getting around the huge size, weight, and cost but, these’s also no getting around what this lens can do at f1.2 that no 50mm f1.8 can approach.
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BillyBobSenna
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I assume it is not discussed much since it is a very niche lens. Not sure what you would use it for.
Rodenmg
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For my purpose this lesnes is practically welded to my Z9.
For portraits and sports this lense is Epic.
And I gain a lot from the extra stops of that 1.2 , becuase most of the time I shoot in poorly lit places such as Crossfit boxes.
But I am sure the 1.8 is great too.
Hope the 50 1.2 MK II will be smaller and lighter
For portraits and sports this lense is Epic.
And I gain a lot from the extra stops of that 1.2 , becuase most of the time I shoot in poorly lit places such as Crossfit boxes.
But I am sure the 1.8 is great too.
Hope the 50 1.2 MK II will be smaller and lighter
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The lens has been out for a while. There was a good bit of discussion just after it was available in stores. In particular, I recall a stunning picture of a bird that flew into a member's home a short while after he got the lens that really stands out in my mind all this time later. Of course that member is a gifted photographer as are most of the rest on the forum who purchased the lens. It is not really an advanced amateur type of lens unless that person knows they have a use for it. It's expense and weight give pause to the more average photographers.
Twas was possibly me, I do think.
The offending image was either of these two as I can't remember which one I posted at the time, the first at f2 and the second at f1.2. Both cropped a little for composition as I didn't want to spook the bird by getting too close - it was a "wild" bird after all, but must have been very used to humans to do what it did and be relatively calm. We see him from time to time and now visits us with his mate as they come past for a feed every now and then. Such gorgeous, beautifully natured birds.
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Z7II + 50 f1.2S, 1/320s f/2.0 at 50.0mm iso640
Z7II + 50 f1.2S, 1/320s f/1.2 at 50.0mm iso200
Like those that have this lens and know it's amazing abilities, I love it. It's not just about sharpness wide open and stopped down, it's all the IQ abilities, the bokeh, the transition of the bokeh, the overall rendering - something that AnotherMike as best at describing.
Potted rabbit. ;-)
It's not always about wide open
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Twas was possibly me, I do think.
The offending image was either of these two as I can't remember which one I posted at the time, the first at f2 and the second at f1.2. Both cropped a little for composition as I didn't want to spook the bird by getting too close - it was a "wild" bird after all, but must have been very used to humans to do what it did and be relatively calm. We see him from time to time and now visits us with his mate as they come past for a feed every now and then. Such gorgeous, beautifully natured birds.
Best viewed large by clicking on images
Z7II + 50 f1.2S, 1/320s f/2.0 at 50.0mm iso640
Z7II + 50 f1.2S, 1/320s f/1.2 at 50.0mm iso200
Like those that have this lens and know it's amazing abilities, I love it. It's not just about sharpness wide open and stopped down, it's all the IQ abilities, the bokeh, the transition of the bokeh, the overall rendering - something that AnotherMike as best at describing.
Potted rabbit. ;-)
It's not always about wide open
What species is that bird? I've never seen what seems to be a type of parrot like that one.
Fabian Joya
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Nikon Z 50mm Shootout: f/1.8 vs f/1.2 vs f/0.95 Noct
Youtuber Matt Granger has published an 18-minute Nikon 50mm shootout that pits the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 against the 50mm f/1.2 and the 58mm f/0.95 Noct. As
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Thank you very much for your kind comments. Much appreciated!
That is a King Parrot, found on the eastern seaboard of Australia, generally south of the Tropic line. One of my favourite birds.What species is that bird? I've never seen what seems to be a type of parrot like that one.Twas was possibly me, I do think.
The offending image was either of these two as I can't remember which one I posted at the time, the first at f2 and the second at f1.2. Both cropped a little for composition as I didn't want to spook the bird by getting too close - it was a "wild" bird after all, but must have been very used to humans to do what it did and be relatively calm. We see him from time to time and now visits us with his mate as they come past for a feed every now and then. Such gorgeous, beautifully natured birds.
Best viewed large by clicking on images
Z7II + 50 f1.2S, 1/320s f/2.0 at 50.0mm iso640
Z7II + 50 f1.2S, 1/320s f/1.2 at 50.0mm iso200
Like those that have this lens and know it's amazing abilities, I love it. It's not just about sharpness wide open and stopped down, it's all the IQ abilities, the bokeh, the transition of the bokeh, the overall rendering - something that AnotherMike as best at describing.
Potted rabbit. ;-)
It's not always about wide open
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Lance B
https://www.flickr.com/photos/35949907@N02/?
http://www.pbase.com/lance_b
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Hexlord79
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Sadly I opted for the 50 1.8 version instead.For when you can’t back up enough to use the Plena or 85 f1.2.
Maybe one day I will change my mind.
Kamil Z
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But, surprisingly, according to the photographylife review it isn't that good. The Sony is better while beeing much smaller and much lighter. The 50 1.8 is also sharper. There is no reason to get the 50 1.2 unless you really need the f/1.2.
I'm sorry, but which review were you reading? Here, let me quote their verdict on this lens after a thorough review of two copies: "The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S is an excellent lens in almost every way. It’s sharp, yet also has beautiful bokeh. Vignetting is kept pretty reasonable. The lens’s build quality and handling are befit one of Nikon’s top-end lenses. Only the price, size, and weight of the lens can be considered significant drawbacks."
I didn't read their review of the Sony lens yet, but I sure didn't get "it isn't that good" out of this review.
Well, you'd probably use it to take pictures..
Sharp pictures of the subject in focus with lots of creamy bokeh in the background. You know, if that's your bag. Or else you'd shoot it in really low light situations.
Rodenmg
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This I didn’t see mentioned but the ability of the Z9 and the 1.2 lens to focus in extremely dark conditions is incredible!
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That's what happens when users define the MFT tables of the sharpness comparison as the sole criterion for the final optical quality and don't look at the big picture.
This is the only area where the Sony is compared with the Nikon Z 50/1.2 S in this review from photographylife and there it has by far the best measured values of the lenses tested.
However, this has very little to do with the overall impression of the rendering, how harmonious the image is in the end.
Sharpness/resolution is only one of many factors, which for all of the lenses tested ranks in areas that are beyond good and evil.
For me personally, it would simply be too gigantic for a 50mm.
These are dimensions and weights that I can still accept with an Z 85/1.2 S or 135/1.8 S Plena, but with a 50mm the dimensions and weight are simply too much for me.
However, based on the final results I have seen from the lens so far, I can understand that there are users who are willing to accept these disadvantages.
This is the only area where the Sony is compared with the Nikon Z 50/1.2 S in this review from photographylife and there it has by far the best measured values of the lenses tested.
However, this has very little to do with the overall impression of the rendering, how harmonious the image is in the end.
Sharpness/resolution is only one of many factors, which for all of the lenses tested ranks in areas that are beyond good and evil.
For me personally, it would simply be too gigantic for a 50mm.
These are dimensions and weights that I can still accept with an Z 85/1.2 S or 135/1.8 S Plena, but with a 50mm the dimensions and weight are simply too much for me.
However, based on the final results I have seen from the lens so far, I can understand that there are users who are willing to accept these disadvantages.
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