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NikkorCinema·NIKON Z mount
Nikkor Z MC 50mm F/2.8
Specifications01
MountNIKON Z
Focal length50mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeCinema · Prime
Weight260 g
Filter size46 mm
Physical length74.5 mm
Min focus distance0.16 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements10
Groups7
Lens hood(tiny) barrel-shaped, screw-in, supplied
Additional Info02
Category["Nikon Z (Full Format)"]
Review AuthorKlaus
Other Featurescontrol ring (defaults to focus ring)
focus limiter
dust- and drip-resistant
Review VerdictThe Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8 is capable of delivering very good image quality. Images are sharp at f/2.8 and exceedingly so at f/5.6. Lateral CAs are negligible. However, axial CAs can be visible at large aperture settings. There is some vignetting and a tiny bit of image distortion but autocorrection handles most of this. The quality of the bokeh isn't perfect but pretty good in real life (unless your sample has an issue like ours). While the lens is optically fine, there are question marks about the build quality, though. Yes, it's not an S-class lens but there's a lot of plastic here, and the extending focusing system is a bit ... meh. Also keep in mind that a working distance of just 5cm at 1:1 has compromises in terms of lighting and shooting live critters if that's your thing. The Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8 does the job but overall we'd rather suggest the Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S instead really. Please consider to support us by shopping at: * Amazon US * Amazon Europe * B&H * Adorama * KEH (used gear)
Review Published2026-07-13T09:52:02+00:00
Optical Construction10 elements in 7 groups (1x ED, 1x aspherical)
fluorine-coated front lens element
Summary02
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm F/2.8 is a 50mm prime macro lens for close-up photography, with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for low-light/portrait-style use. It uses a Nikon Z mount.
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere can this lens be adapted?
The Nikon Z mount has a flange distance of 16 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work
- Native lenses set the aperture, and often the focus, electronically. On a plain adapter they do not work. Use an electronic adapter made for this pair; for many pairs nobody makes one. Fully manual lenses are the exception.
- Nikon Z DX lenses cover APS-C only.
- Nikon ZNative
No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Sony E, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, L-Mount, Micro Four Thirds, Fujifilm G (GFX), Canon EF-M, Canon EF, Nikon F.
Sources03
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Other Mounts03
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