Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S is a full-frame 50mm prime lens for the Nikon Z mount, delivering f/1.2 maximum aperture, 9-blade bokeh, weather sealing and 17 elements in 15 groups — all in a solidly built 1090g package suitable for portrait, street and wedding work.

Key Specifications

• Focal length: 50mm prime (full-frame)
• Maximum aperture: f/1.2 — minimum f/16
• Lens construction: 17 elements in 15 groups
• Aperture blades: 9 (rounded)
• Minimum focus distance: 0.45 m — maximum magnification 0.15×
• Filter thread: 82 mm — diameter 90 mm — length 150 mm
• Weight: 1090 g
• Mount: Nikon Z cameras (full-frame and APS-C Z bodies) — weather-sealed — lens hood included

Who is the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S for?

Portrait photographers benefit from f/1.2 on a 50mm for background separation and smooth, rounded bokeh from the 9-blade aperture. Wedding shooters appreciate the natural perspective and creamy backgrounds, especially in dim reception lighting. Street photographers who prioritise optical quality will value the fast autofocus and weather sealing in mixed conditions. At 1090g, this is a substantial lens by 50mm standards, so plan your kit accordingly — but paired with a Nikon Z6 III or Nikon Z8, the balance is excellent. If you shoot primarily APS-C and want something lighter, the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S is worth considering. Picking up a used copy via Camera-tweedehands.nl gives you pro-grade optics at a more approachable entry point.

Buying a used Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S

Every used lens on Camera-tweedehands.nl is individually photographed and professionally inspected, so you can see the actual copy before buying. Each one comes with a minimum 12 months warranty plus a 14-day return window. For Nikon shooters stepping up from the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S, a used f/1.2 S is a logical upgrade path at a lower price point.