Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4
This cost-cutting swift nifty fifty has plenty to offer Z-system users. Matthew Richards investigates
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Build and handling
When it comes to prime lenses, the standard 50mm focal length is often seen as all but essential for shooting with a full-frame camera, as it gives an entirely natural perspective and field of view. Along with a lightweight price tag for a 50mm f/1.4 lens, this optic has the same diminutive dimensions as its 35mm sibling. For a full-frame fast prime, it’s refreshingly compact and lightweight. Handling feels virtually identical between the two lenses, which is a good thing if you buy and use both. There’s a large control ring at the front and a smaller one at the rear, neither of which has click steps. A downside for me is that there’s no A/M switch for quickly and easily swapping between autofocus and manual focus modes. Instead, you have to delve into camera menus.