NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

I got the Nikon Z system coming from Fujifilm and have not regretted the move, this lens is one of the reasons, it´s an exceptional 50mm f/1.8 lens. It´s incredibly sharp across the frame, the bokeh is pleasant in most situation, it´s reasonably light (but not small) and overall a pleasure to use.

On the other hand, I was hoping for a nifty fifty at half the price and half the size. Sure, probably not as good, but when I look across systems, other manufacturers do have lenses that cost a lot less, are much smaller and still deliver about 90% of the image quality once stopped down just one stop. I hope Nikon will add a non-S 50mm to the lineup to cover this.

In the meantime this lens will serve me well, deliver incredible results, at least as long as I´m willing to lug it around as a companion to the f/4 zooms. It works great in combination with these, but as soon as you´re on the 2.8 version, it just doesn´t make much sense anymore. It would have to be faster or smaller to bring something new to the table in this case.

One suggestion to Nikon: I wish the multi-function ring was ´´clicky´´. My guess is that 99% of the users would want to use it for either ISO, exposure comp or aperture. For every one of these use cases it would be better as a clicked ring. The MF switch could de-click it for manual focus if really needed. Canon has done better there in terms of ´´usability for most´´ with their clicked multi-function ring.

The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S delivers everything that you would expect from Nikon and their long history of offering the highest quality optical lenses. The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a nice upgrade to it´s F mount equivalent and offeres better edge sharpness, better contract, less lens flaring, and the focusing motor is virtually silent.

The Z mount 50mm f/1.8 S is a terrific lens and has elevated the idea of the standard nifty fifty.

I have to admit I was reluctant to start with a fixed focal length lens when I bought the Z-7, but the 24-70 wasn´t available in its f2.8 form yet. Reflecting back, my first film camera had a 50mm and I learned much about photography using that lens -- and so I opted to begin using my Z-7with the 50mm 1.8. I am really happy I did this - this lens pairs well with the Z body and produces great results.

Using this lens required me to be more thoughtful when framing my subject and to adjust my distance to the subject rather than zoom -- but that is certainly a nit compared to the results you get.

What everyone else here describes in terms of sharpness and bokeh is what I´ve experienced as well. This is a great 50mm 1.8 lens.

This lens is fantastic! Very sharp, great colors and contrast. I own the 50mm 1.4 and 1.8 F mount for my D850, both good lens although the f/1.8 is sharper.

the Z Nikon 1.8 is better than both, easy to use at f/1.8

For one of the first Z mount S lens primes, this little gem is awesome. Sharp, contrast, and color WOW! A staple focal length for all around shooting, this thing just rocks. Great focus and beautiful images come to life. If you get 1 prime for the Z cameras, grab this one. You will not regret it.

Paired with my Z7 the 50mm 1.8 produces very sharp images with pleasing bokeh. Very satisfied!

I bought the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S because I wanted a compact and sharp standard lens that works well with my Nikon Z7. After having read the very positive reviews I had high expectations. I have to admit, I am impressed. I have worked with a lot of lenses and camera systems, but this lens delivers image quality that is well above its price class. It is not only that the images are tack sharp, practically from corner to corner, it is also the pleasing rendering and bokeh that got me. It may be a more expensive than a ´´normal´´ 50/1.8 but this is well worth the price. An excellent lens!

Simply the sharpest 50mm lense I have ever photographed with. Not just the center, but sharpness extends to the edge of the frame making it my new favorite lense.