Compare Nikon Z MC 105mm F2.8 vs Nikon Z 50mm F1.8

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Black
Form Factor
Short Telephoto Prime Lens
Normal Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring, Focus limiter, Distance scale, DoF scale
Lens Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Nikon Z-mount
Material
Magnesium alloy
Motor
Stepper motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
16 elements
12 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
11 groups
9 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 aspherical + 3 ED elements, ARNEO + Nano Crystal coatings groups
2 aspherical + 2 ED elements, Nano Crystal Coat groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
62 mm / 2.44 in
62 mm / 2.44 in
Size | Diameter
85 mm / 3.35 in
76 mm / 2.99 in
Size | Length
140 mm / 5.51 in
87 mm / 3.43 in
Weight
630 g / 22.26 oz
415 g / 14.66 oz

Function

Angle Of View
23.3° Diagonal | 19.5° Horizontal | 13.0° Vertical
46.8° Diagonal | 39.6° Horizontal | 27.0° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/32
f/1.8 ~ f/16
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
Focal Length
105 mm
50 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes (4.5 stops)
No
Weather Resistance
Yes
Yes

Performance

Max Magnification
1x
0.15x
Min Focus Distance
290 mm / 11.42 in
400 mm / 15.75 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2021-06-02
2018-08-23

Reviews

Neofiliac score
86%
78%
Pros
  • Optically stabilized
  • High maximum magnification
  • Weather-sealed
  • Comes with physical aperture ring
  • Weather-sealed
  • Solid build
  • Excellent image quality
Cons
  • Long barrel
  • Z lens control ring is frustrating for video
  • Quite expensive for an f/1.8 standard lens

Price

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