Nikon Z MC 50mm F2.8 Review

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Specifications

Type

Nikon Z mount

Format

FX/35 mm

Focal length

50 mm

Maximum aperture

f/2.8

Minimum aperture

f/22

Lens construction

10 elements in 7 groups (including 1 ED element, 1 aspherical element, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)

Angle of view

FX format: 47°, DX format: 31° 30'

Focusing system

Front focusing system

Minimum focus distance

0.16 m (0.53 ft) from focal plane

Maximum reproduction ratio

1x

No. of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Aperture range

At a focus distance of infinity: f/2.8 to 22, At a focus distance of 0.16 m (0.53 ft): f/5.6 to 32

Coating

Fluorine coat

Filter attachment size

46 mm (P = 0.75 mm)

Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)

Approx. 74.5 mm/3 in. maximum diameter x 66 mm/2.6 in. (distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange)

Weight

Approx. 260 g (9.2 oz )

Autofocus

Yes

Focusing

Auto, Manual

Focus limit switch

Two positions: FULL (∞ to 0.16 m) and 0.3 m to 0.16 m

Supplied accessories

LC-46B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HN-41 Lens Hood, CL-C1 Lens Case