Nikon Z 50mm 1.8S

Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S vs 50mm f/1.8 S — Two Primes: Which Should You Buy First?

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Nikon Z 35mm 1.8S and Nikon Z 50mm 1.8S lenses next to each other on a black background.

Last Updated: May 2026 I’ve continued shooting extensively with both the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S and Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S across multiple Nikon bodies including the Zf, Z6III and Z8. Since originally publishing this article, I’ve used them for family photography, travel, everyday carry and landscape work here in Scotland as well as … Read more

Nikon Z 50mm 1.8 Review: What Nikon Gets Right That Others Don’t

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The Nikon Z 50mm 1.8S lens on a black background photographed in side light.

Last updated: April 2026 — tested with the Nikon Z6III, Zf and Z8 in real-world use. Ah, another 50mm f/1.8 lens. Great… but wait — this one’s different. My first 50mm was the plastic-fantastic Canon 50mm f/1.8 back on a humble 450D. I’m not knocking it — it was great value, and at that point … Read more