A Lightweight Prime

Rohinton Mehta

Nikkor Z 50 mm F/1.4 ₹79,995/- A50 mm lens – is often referred to as the ‘nifty-fifty’ – is the ‘normal’ lens for the 35 mm (full-frame) format. It is usually a ‘fast’ lens designed to be light in weight and high in performance. The Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 was announced in India on 10th September 2024 and released by the month’s end. Let’s see how this Z-mount 50 mm f/1.4 lens performs on our testbench. Design & Build Quality Keeping up with the high standard of production that Nikon is known for, the all-black Nikkor Z 50 mm f/1.4 lens is well built, with the word ‘Nikkor’ in silver trim standing out. The lens mount index is clearly visible. Generally, most lenses come with a plastic thread for…

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Smart Photography (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025

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