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Nikon Z-Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 S lens reviews

    A recap of the latest Nikon Z-Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens ($596.95) reviews: Dpreview review published their review of the lens: "Just like every manufacturer when it releases something new and shiny, Nikon has made some pretty big claims about the Z 50mm F1.8's optical performance. And as it turns out, with some justification. This is a powerful lens, especially when shot at its maximum aperture." What Dpreview liked: Good build quality, and nicely balanced on Z6/7 Excellent sharpness at all apertures Very well-controlled coma Minimal LoCA What Dpreview didn't like: Large by the standards of 'traditional' 50mm F1.8 lenses Costly compared to the F-mount equivalent (but a totally new design) Not the prettiest bokeh - onion rings and 'bullseyes' visible at some apertures and with some subjects Dpreview published also their sample photos gallery. Nikon 50mm f/1.8 S, Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 and Sony 55 f/1.8 lens comparison at kasson.com: "All of the captures are improved, but Raw Therapee’s software magic can’t compensate for the Zony’s chromatic aberration. The lovely character (or lack of it) of the Otus is apparent, but the Nikkor is, amazingly enough, right in there. There is no loser here. All the lenses are quite good. The Nikkor is obviously the price-performer, stealing that title away from the Zony in what is not a close call." CameraLabs finished its review of the 50/1.8 S and it got a 'highly recommended': "The Nikon Z 50mm f1.8S is a very good standard prime lens for owners of Z-series mirrorless...

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Published By: Nikonrumors - Wednesday, 23 January, 2019

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