Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S

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It is great Len. I love it when I use the Len take pictures to my daughter.

Love the look of the wide open f stop of this lens. Makes such creamy out of focus backgrounds for pet images that I do for my huskies and an husky adoption service. This lens works great in very low light and focuses quickly with my Z7II and Z8. I would use it in photographing weddings and portraits, but I would use the 50 mm F1.8 if I was hiking. Very happy with this lens.

By far, my favorite lens for my Z9. The handling of low light scenarios is simply amazing with the resulting tack sharp photos remaining consistently in the lowest ISO settings. Having the right lens for the situation makes all of the difference. Under many circumstances, I reach for my 24-70 f2.8 and it gets the job done but, when the focal length is not an issue, look for my Z9 to be graced by the presence of my 50mm f/1.2 every time. WORTH IT!

The lens is amazing. Sharp and fast. I use it for sports and portraits. It is incredibly well at focusing.