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Re: 58G vs other 50mm lens on Z


There is nothing really comparable in the Z-mount.
In terms of optical aberrations, the Z 50/1.4 may come closest, but that does not make it comparable in terms of rendering/bokeh.
The best decision would probably be to stick with what you value so much, the lens whose rendering/bokeh is exactly what you want.
In this case, the AF-S 58/1.4G, and not to look for a twin that doesn't exist.

I think it's a bad idea to replace the lens whose rendering/bokeh/look you love just to get rid of the FTZ.
If it were a question of weight/dimensions, but even then, switching to a Z 50/1.4 S basically doesn't make any difference.
The Z 50/1.4 S is not only 35g heavier, but also has almost the same dimensions as an AF-S 58/1.4G including FTZ.
The end result is that you get rid of the FTZ without generating any significant advantages in terms of weight and dimensions, but in return you lose a lens whose rendering seems to fit you like a glove, for a lens that doesn't have that magic.









https://www.erwinhartenbergphoto.com/post/third-time-is-a-charm-the-nikon-58mm-f1-4-g





Oct 31, 2025 at 02:17 PM
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Re: 58G vs other 50mm lens on Z


There is nothing really comparable in the Z-mount.
In terms of optical aberrations, the Z 50/1.4 may come closest, but that does not make it comparable in terms of rendering/bokeh.
The best decision would probably be to stick with what you value so much, the lens whose rendering/bokeh is exactly what you want.
In this case, the AF-S 58/1.4G, and not to look for a twin that doesn't exist.

I think it's a bad idea to replace the lens whose rendering/bokeh/look you love just to get rid of the FTZ.
If it were a question of weight/dimensions, but even then, switching to a Z 50/1.4 S basically doesn't make any difference.
The Z 50/1.4 S is not only 35g heavier, but also has almost the same dimensions as an AF-S 58/1.4G including FTZ.
The end result is that you get rid of the FTZ without generating any significant advantages in terms of weight and dimensions, but in return you lose a lens whose rendering seems to fit like a glove for a lens that doesn't have that magic.









https://www.erwinhartenbergphoto.com/post/third-time-is-a-charm-the-nikon-58mm-f1-4-g





Oct 31, 2025 at 02:15 PM
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Re: 58G vs other 50mm lens on Z


There is nothing really comparable in the Z-mount.
In terms of optical aberrations, the Z 50/1.4 may come closest, but that does not make it comparable in terms of rendering/bokeh.
The best decision would probably be to stick with what you value so much, the lens whose rendering/bokeh is exactly what you want.
In this case, the AF-S 58/1.4G, and not to look for a twin that doesn't exist.

I think it's a bad idea to replace the lens whose rendering/bokeh/look you love just to get rid of the FTZ.
If it were a question of weight/dimensions, but even then, switching to a Z 50/1.4 S basically doesn't make any difference.
The Z 50/1.4 S is not only 35g heavier, but also has almost the same dimensions as an AF-S 58/1.4G including FTZ.
The end result is that you get rid of the FTZ without generating any significant advantages in terms of weight and dimensions, but in return you lose a lens whose rendering seems to fit like a glove for a lens that doesn't have that magic.







https://www.erwinhartenbergphoto.com/post/third-time-is-a-charm-the-nikon-58mm-f1-4-g

https://camerasize.com/compact/#917.700.4,917.1169,ha,t




Oct 31, 2025 at 02:02 PM





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