Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 camera lens

Standard prime for Z-mount

The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is a lightweight standard prime lens built for Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras. It suits photographers and videographers who want a natural perspective with a bright f/1.4 aperture for shallow depth of field and low-light work. The multi-focus STM motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus with minimal focus breathing, making it well suited for gimbal-mounted video. On DX-format bodies the lens provides a 75mm equivalent field of view.

Maximum aperture f/1.4

The f/1.4 maximum aperture is the single specification that determines whether this lens fits the creative need. It gathers significantly more light than slower primes, enabling faster shutter speeds indoors and strong subject separation at close range. The nine-blade diaphragm produces smooth background blur when shooting wide open. Stopping down increases depth of field for landscape or street scenes without changing lenses.

Close focus at 14.5 inches

Minimum focus distance is 14.5 inches, allowing tight framing of small details such as flowers, textures or product shots while maintaining the characteristic f/1.4 background rendering. At this distance the working space between lens front and subject remains practical for handheld shooting. The lens covers full-frame Z sensors natively and works equally well on APS-C bodies where the field of view narrows to a short telephoto perspective.