Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 § 03 Head to head
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 vs Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x
Nikon 50mm f/2.8 is 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture. Sirui 50mm f/2.9 has a more aperture blades.
The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 is a 50mm f/2.8 prime, and the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x is a 50mm f/2.9 prime. On paper the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 
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Key differences
Why is the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 better than the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x?
- 0.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.9)
- 814 g lighter (260 g vs 1074 g)
- 74 mm shorter (66 mm vs 140 mm long)
- Focuses 59 cm closer (0.16 m vs 0.75 m)
- Higher maximum magnification (1x vs 0.08x)
- Smaller filter thread (46 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x better than the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8?
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- macro For macro photography, the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has the edge: it reaches 1x magnification against 0.08x.
- portrait For portrait photography, the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has the edge: its f/2.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.9.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 | Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 ◆ | f/2.9 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Macro prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 260 g (9.2 oz) ◆ | 1074 g |
| Dimensions | 74.5 mm (diameter) x 66 mm (length) | 88 x 140 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.16 m (6.3 inches) ◆ | 0.75 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1.0x (life-size) ◆ | 0.08x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Dust and drip resistant | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 10 elements in 7 groups (including 1 ED element and 1 aspherical element) | 16 elements / 13 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Price | — | $1,499 launch price |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Sirui
- 66 × 74.5 mm
- 140 × 88 mm
The Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x is 74 mm longer and 814 g heavier than the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8.
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Sample frames
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 or the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 opens to f/2.8, against f/2.9 on the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x, 0.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 or the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 weighs 260 g, 814 g less than the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x (1074 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 or the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x?
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 focuses down to 0.16 m, against 0.75 m for the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x.
- Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 and the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 or the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x better for macro photography?
- For macro photography, the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has the edge: it reaches 1x magnification against 0.08x.
- Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 or the Sirui 50 mm T2.9 Anamorphic 1.6x better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 has the edge: its f/2.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.9.