For this review, the lens was tested on a Nikon Z7 II using Imatest. Distortion is just +0.71% pincushion. If further correction is needed then there are in-camera and software solutions.

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Nikon’s Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8 also offers 1:1 magnification and a more reasonable 75mm effective focal length on APS-C cameras, but we preferred the image quality from the 105mm macro lens.

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Nikon's recently announced 50mm F1.4 is an interesting lens because its retail price is $496, $130 less than the slower ...