Compare Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 vs Nikon Z 85mm F1.8

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Black
Form Factor
Normal Prime Lens
Short Telephoto Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Physical aperture ring
Lens Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Nikon Z-mount
Material
Magnesium alloy
Motor
Stepper motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
10 elements
12 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
7 groups
8 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
2 ED elements + Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
46 mm / 1.81 in
67 mm / 2.64 in
Size | Diameter
75 mm / 2.95 in
75 mm / 2.95 in
Size | Length
66 mm / 2.60 in
99 mm / 3.90 in
Weight
260 g / 9.19 oz
470 g / 16.61 oz

Function

Angle Of View
46.8° Diagonal | 39.6° Horizontal | 27.0° Vertical
28.6° Diagonal | 23.9° Horizontal | 16.1° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8 ~ f/22
f/1.8 ~ f/16
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
Focal Length
50 mm
85 mm
Focus Type
Extending front
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
No
Weather Resistance
Yes
Yes

Performance

Max Magnification
1x
0.12x
Min Focus Distance
160 mm / 6.30 in
800 mm / 31.50 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2021-06-02
2019-07-31

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
Pros
  • High maximum magnification
  • Weather-sealed
  • Comes with physical aperture ring
  • Bright f/1.8 aperture
  • Compact design
  • Sharp optics
  • Easy-to-use autofocus system
Cons
  • Largely made of plastic
  • Eye AF could be better

Price

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