Which prime lens is actually the best overall for Nikon Z mirrorless right now? I ve been looking at the 35mm f1.8 and the 50mm f1.8 online for weeks. Some forums say the 50 is the sharpest lens ever made, but others swear by the 35 for street photography in Chicago since Im mostly shooting city walks and need something versatile before my trip next month...
Both the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f1.8 S and Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S exhibit exceptional MTF charts, but your specific application dictates the choice. For Chicago street walks, the 35mm focal length provides the necessary wider field of view for architectural context. However, the 50mm variant technically resolves slightly higher micro-contrast edge-to-edge. If you need versatility for travel, go with the 35mm.