7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 vs Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S
7Artisans 50mm f/1.2 is 680 g lighter. Nikon 50mm f/1.2 focuses 25 cm closer.
The 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 is a 50mm f/1.2 prime, and the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S is a 50mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 
Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 better than the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S?
- 680 g lighter (410 g vs 1090 g)
- 89 mm shorter (62 mm vs 150.5 mm long)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 82 mm)
- $1,951 cheaper ($99 list price vs $2,049.95 list price)
- Newer design (2025 vs 2020)
Why is the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S better than the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2?
- Focuses 25 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.7 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 680 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 | Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Full frame |
| Weight | 410 g ◆ | 1090 g |
| Dimensions | 68 x 62 mm | 150.5 x 89.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.70 m | 0.45 m ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 7 elements / 5 groups | 17 elements / 15 groups |
| Filter size | 55 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Price | $99 list price ◆ | $2,049.95 list price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Nikon
- 62 × 68 mm
- 150.5 × 89.5 mm
The Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S is 88 mm longer and 680 g heavier than the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 or the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S?
- The 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 weighs 410 g, 680 g less than the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S (1090 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 or the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.7 m for the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2.
- Do the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 and the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 or the Nikon Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.2 S better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the 7Artisans 50 mm f/1.2 has the edge: it is 680 g lighter to carry.
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