SUMMARY
Photographer Jack Wang tested Nikon's three autofocus f/1.2 Z-mount prime lenses: 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm, each weighing over a kilogram. Designed for shooting after dark, these lenses enable faster shutter speeds and lower ISOs. The 35mm surprised with its rendering and ability to diffuse light sources distinctively. The 50mm excels at layering depth, while the 85mm, despite its weight, handled best due to balanced weight distribution and offered unique compression effects.
TAKEAWAYS
Nikon's f/1.2 Z-mount primes (35mm, 50mm, 85mm) are each over 1kg.
The f/1.2 aperture allows for faster shutter speeds and shallower depth of field in low light.
The 35mm lens features unique light diffusion and sharpness, outperforming its f/1.8 counterpart.
The 85mm lens offers balanced handling and distinct compression, despite being heavier than the 35mm.