Nifty fifty is an exciting focal length for various photographers. It allows you to capture portraits with gorgeous bokeh, get a field of view close to human vision, and offer colors and characters unlike any other. If you are a full-frame photographer wanting to purchase a 50mm lens for your shooting needs, here are a few offerings that may be of interest to you. These lenses have been tested in the real world and have received the highest rating from our reviewers.

Nikon Z 50mm F1.2 S

The Nikon Z 50mm f1.2 S is a high-end lens for professionals. It features 17 elements in 15 groups, a 9-round bladed diaphragm, 2 ED, and 2 aspherical elements. The lens has a close focusing distance of 1.48 ft and a 0.15x magnification ratio, and it measures 3.6×6 inches. Since it is a professional lens, it also features weather sealing and a digital lens info display. What it excels at includes sharp images, beautiful bokeh, and accurate colors. As we said, “The Nikon Z 50mm f1.2 S is an excellent lens for Z system photographers, particularly for portrait photographers demanding the dreamiest bokeh. I would readily pick up the lens for portraits.”

Rokinon 50mm F1.4 AF FE

Designed for both full-frame and APS-C sensors, the Rokinon 50mm offers 9 aperture blades, 3 aspherical elements, and a 2.89-inch diameter. The device also has 9 elements in 8 groups, a close focusing distance of 1.48feet, and a maximum magnification of 0.15x. While its autofocus is not as fast as Sony’s, it does make up for it in other segments. For instance, you get contrasty images that are also sharp. The bkeh is creamy, and the metal build is quite good.

Artra Lab 50mm f1.2

A third-party lens, the Artra Lab 50mm f1.2, has 8 elements in 6 groups, 11 aperture blades, and a minimum distance of 0.35m. Its retro design can also offer users a sensory experience. Instead of clinically sharp images, you get lens character and detailed output. The images are sharp, but they are not like the way you see photographs shot with a Sony lens. As we said in our review, “It’s a holistic experience that starts with when you pick it up and start manipulating the rings to get the image you want. You’re going to love the bokeh that it can deliver and when you apply your favorite edits, we think that this lens will become something that you bring out when you really want to deliver a special look.”

Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4

Leica makes some exceptional lenses, and the 50mm f1.4 is an example of that. The lens offers a close focusing distance of 2.3 feet, a maximum magnification of 0.9x, and a length of 2.1 inches. The 50mm gets a lot of things right: a compact and versatile build, beautiful tones, and sharpness. There is also plenty of bokeh to play with, and the results are great in low light as well. As we wrote in our review, “Leica colors are beautiful, and this lens is no exception. The pairing of the 50mm Summilux and the Leica M10-R creates true-to-life colors with a little pop. Color fringing within the highlights is minimal and only noticeable when zooming in. The skin tones are excellent for capturing portraits.”

Canon RF 50mm f1.2 L USM

An excellent offering from Canon, the RF 50mm L weighs 950g, thanks to the 15 elements in 9 groups inside it. It has a close focusing distance of 0.40m, a 77mm thread, and measures 89.8 x 108.0mm. The build quality is great, and the lens is also weather-resistant. In addition, you get gorgeous bokeh, a fast autofocus, and exciting colors. It’s a lens that you once mount, and you do not want to take it off.