Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm f2.8

I was looking for a replacement for my Z 50mm f/1.8 lens which I was hardly using. I already own the extremely sharp Z MC 105mm macro which has been a great addition to my camera bag but wanted a more compact macro that I could carry around in my smaller bag and could also be used for non-macro work. The Z MC 50mm f/2.8 easily fits the bill on all counts. Regardless of whether it is used for closeup work or for scenic and even portraiture, it delivers edge-to-edge sharp images in both regular and low light situations. It takes the “Nifty 50” to a whole new level, plus having both macros gives me a whole new level of flexibility when doing closeup work. (The 105 does have the advantage of allowing you some distance when shooting some subjects, but I don’t count that as a negative.)

This little lens takes great pictures! The images are sharp and have beautiful color fidelity throughout the range. It is small, light-weight and inexpensive, but packs a real punch within its working range. The optical quality is excellent although the plastic build is not rugged. Because of the short 50mm focal length for a macro lens, it is necessary to get very close for 1:1 captures, a problem with shadows from the camera and photographer, but workable with care. It is a great lens for price and portability.

Nice macro lens and can also be used as a "nifty fifty". Am a hobbyist photographer and purchased to use for macro photos, but also am having fun using it as a walk around street photography lens. Captures great images in my opinion and the price was right too.

Mooi universeel objectief. Scherp ook in het macrobereik. Jammer dat deze lens langer wordt in het macrobereik. De frontlens komt redelijk ver naar voren.

For the price, this is exactly what I need right now.