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NIKKOR Z 50mm f1.2 S

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All the detail. All the sharpness.

Hone your creative vision with the sharpest, fastest 50mm prime we've ever created. Extraordinary rendering power across the entire frame. Vast f/1.2 maximum aperture. Breakthrough autofocus. Liberating distortion and glare control. Weatherproof build. All empowered by Nikon's revolutionary Z Mount, a system that shines with fast lenses. Dream it, and the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S will do it.
 
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Excellence in optics.

The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S bears the S-Line designation reserved for premium NIKKOR Z lenses with the most advanced optics, superior performance and finest craftsmanship.

Capture their eyes.

Staring back at you in every photo and video will be clarity, depth and flawless focus. This is a lens designed for maximum impact and image quality. How will it change the way you shoot?
Photo of a female model, taken with the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens, inset with partially transparent photos of her
 
Photo of a person looking at the camera, in low light, taken with the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens

Own the light.

Some of the most difficult—and rewarding—shots involve backlighting. The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S excels in these situations. Anti-reflective Nano Crystal Coat (N) and ARNEO (A) coatings virtually eliminate flare, ghosting and coma by suppressing incidental light coming from any direction.
Photo of a female model, and lights showing bokeh, taken with the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens.

Dramatic depth.

Isolate your subject with crystalline sharpness that gradually falls off into a dreamlike defocus blur. The extremely shallow depth of field of f/1.2 is enhanced by a 9 rounded blade diaphragm, creating an ideal bokeh effect.

Autofocus. Redefined.

Rather than moving one large group of lens elements back and forth, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S's multi-focus system moves two smaller groups half the distance. And rather than using a single powerful—but noisy and battery-draining—ultrasonic motor, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S uses two smaller energy efficient STM stepping motors to provide faster, quieter, more precise AF operation—a first for an f/1.2 lens*.

*Among interchangeable lenses for full-frame (Nikon FX-format) digital cameras with interchangeable lenses with a maximum aperture of f/1.2 available as of September 16, 2020. Statement based on Nikon research.

Collage of photos of female models in green, red and yellow dresses and overlayed copy. Photos shot using the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens
 
Photo of a person looking out a window, taken with the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens, overlayed with an exposure compensation icon

Silent

In addition to being energy efficient, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S's stepping motors are nearly inaudible. When silence is golden, like shooting stills on a movie or recording video, you can operate without making a sound.
Photo taken with the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens of a woman

Precise

When shooting at f/1.2, the focal plane is impossibly thin, but the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S can handle it. Its AF system locks on and provides fast continuous adjustments to keep your subject in sharp focus.
Close up photo of a female model, taken with the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens

Fast

With two groups of lens elements moving in precise synchronization, the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is able to focus faster, especially at wide aperture settings where the focal plane is very thin.
Photo of two female models, and the Eye-Detect AF icon. Photo taken with the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens

Eye-Detect AF. As you wish.

Activate your Z camera's Eye-Detect AF mode and prepare to be amazed. The speed and precision of the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S's multi-focus system are put on display as the camera locks on to your subject's eye and tracks it across the frame.

Video gets cinematic.

The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is a video creator's prime. Its exceptional image quality produces stunning 4K footage. Its natural field of view is ideal for interviews, interiors and first-person perspectives. Create beautiful iris transitions across its vast depth of field range with the clickless control ring. As lighting changes, smoothly adjust ISO or exposure to maintain an even shot. Change focus without noticeably affecting the shot's angle of view or causing focus breathing. And because the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S operates in near silence, you can use your Z camera's outstanding autofocus during video recording.
Rear of a Nikon Z camera showing a photo of a woman in a green dress, taken with the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens
 
Photo of a woman in a long pink dress, taken with the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens

No need to check the forecast.

The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is extensively sealed to keep out dust and moisture, especially around the moving parts of the lens barrel. A little water won't hurt a Z camera or lens, so go out and make the most of that rainy day.

The lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.

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We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping

🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.

📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.

🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.

📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.

🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.

Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns

We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.

0% Financing Options

Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.

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Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.

Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens

Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.

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