{"product_id":"songraw-moonlit-af-50mm-f1-2-full-frame-lens-nikon-z-mount","title":"AF 50mm F1.2 Z Moonlit Lens with 72mm Ultra-Low Reflection Filter (Nikon Z Mount)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SongRaw Moonlit AF 50mm F1.2 is a full-frame autofocus lens designed for portraits, still life and street photography. Its large F1.2 maximum aperture provides a shallow depth of field, helping separate subjects from the background while allowing more light to reach the sensor in low-light conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 50mm focal length offers a familiar, natural perspective, making it a versatile choice for everyday creative work. At the maximum F1.2 aperture, the lens is designed to maintain sharpness towards the edges while producing a smooth background blur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts optical design combines 15 elements in 10 groups, including four ED elements, seven high-refractive-index elements and two aspherical elements. High-definition nano coating is used to reduce reflections, glare and ghosting, while supporting light transmission and colour reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6943\/8707\/files\/SONGRAW-MOONLIT-50MM-F1-2-LENS-HERO.jpg?v=1790329788\" alt=\"Hero image of the SongRaw AF 50mm F1.2 FE Moonlit Lens on a black background\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortrait photographers looking for shallow depth of field and subject separation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStreet photographers wanting a versatile 50mm perspective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill-life photographers working with controlled background blur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo creators who need continuous autofocus and a de-clicked aperture option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographers working in low-light environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm focal length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF1.2 maximum aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-frame coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutofocus with STM stepping motors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEye-recognition autofocus support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.52m minimum focusing distance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.13x maximum magnification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-group, 15-element optical construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour ED elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeven HR elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo aspherical elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-definition nano coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust and splash resistance design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAerospace-grade aluminium alloy construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAF\/MF switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomisable FN button\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe-clicked aperture switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydrophobic, anti-smudge front lens coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow it works \/ Component Breakdown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eF1.2 large aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe F1.2 maximum aperture allows a high level of light intake, helping produce brighter images and making it easier to achieve a shallow depth of field. This can isolate a subject against a softly rendered background, with fine details such as hair and eyelashes remaining clearly defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6943\/8707\/files\/SONGRAW-MOONLIT-50MM-F1-2-LENS-F1.2.jpg?v=1790329895\" alt=\"A photo of a young woman taken with the SongRaw AF 50mm F1.2 FE Moonlit Lens  with a blurred out backgrund to show its shallow depth of field capabilities\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50mm focal length\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe classic 50mm focal length provides a natural-looking perspective and suits a broad range of subjects, from portraits and still life to street scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutofocus system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTM stepping motors combined with closed-loop monitoring provide continuous autofocus with real-time feedback from the focus group. Eye-recognition autofocus is supported, while the system is designed to reduce focus inaccuracies caused by lost steps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6943\/8707\/files\/SONGRAW-MOONLIT-50MM-F1-2-LENS-AF.jpg?v=1790329977\" alt=\"An image of a young woman takine using the SongRaw AF 50mm F1.2 FE Moonlit Lens  with a green focusing area around her face\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptical construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lens uses a 10-group, 15-element optical design incorporating four ED elements, seven HR elements and two aspherical elements. These elements are used to support image quality and control optical aberrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-definition nano coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nano coating is designed to reduce reflections, glare and ghosting. The stated average single-side reflectivity is as low as 0.2%, helping improve light transmission, colour reproduction and resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical controls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn AF\/MF switch allows quick selection between autofocus and manual focus. The customisable FN button provides access to user-selected functions, while the de-clicked aperture switch allows smooth manual adjustment of aperture values for suitable video workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction and protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lens features aerospace-grade aluminium alloy construction for structural strength, alongside a dust and splash-resistant design. The front element also has a hydrophobic, anti-smudge coating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose this lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SongRaw Moonlit AF 50mm F1.2 combines a fast F1.2 aperture with full-frame coverage and autofocus, giving photographers a flexible option for subject isolation, portraits and low-light shooting. Its dedicated optical elements, nano coating and robust metal construction complement the core 50mm design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortrait photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStreet photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryday full-frame photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-light photography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo with continuous autofocus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat cameras is this lens designed for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied material identifies it as a full-frame lens and shows the designation Z 1.2\/50. No specific camera compatibility list is provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the minimum focusing distance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe minimum focusing distance is 0.52m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the maximum magnification?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe maximum magnification is 0.13x.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have autofocus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It uses STM stepping motors with closed-loop monitoring and supports eye-recognition autofocus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the aperture be de-clicked?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A de-clicked aperture switch is provided.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have weather protection?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied information describes a dust- and splash-resistant design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SongRaw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62699677352323,"sku":"SRL-AF50\/1.2Z-Moonlit","price":999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6943\/8707\/files\/SRL-AF50_1-2FE-Moonlit-SONGRAW-50MM-F1-2--MOONLIT-LENS-SONY-FE-MOUNT-01.jpg?v=1790330799","url":"https:\/\/www.essentialphoto.co.uk\/products\/songraw-moonlit-af-50mm-f1-2-full-frame-lens-nikon-z-mount","provider":"EssentialPhoto \u0026 Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}