Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S	Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Focal length	50mm	50mm
Max aperture	f/1.2	f/1.4
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

• the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is 50mm f/1.2 prime, full-frame; the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is 50mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.4 of the other.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S and Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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