The Nikon Nikkor Z 1.2/50 mm S is also a heavyweight in terms of optical and mechanical performance.

The 50mm exotic is about five times as expensive as the f/1.8 version. The high speed brings with it a chunkier design.

The fast Nikkor for 2260 euros is not a bargain. Open, the centre of the image achieves a good level of resolution and a very good level of contrast. However, the drop-off at the edges, especially in contrast, is strong and clearly visible. Aperture 2.5 brings a plus of 300 line pairs in the centre of the image, the contrast also increases, and at the edges as well as in the corners we see clearly...