The previously reported (first mentioned back in June) two new Nikkor DX mirrorless lenses are now officially announced.
Pre-orders are now open at:
Here are the main features of both lenses:
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
- The fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range allows for large, natural bokeh and reduces the effects of camera shake when shooting in low-light conditions.
- Coverage for the 16 mm to 50 mm*1 wide-angle to mid-range of focal lengths supports a wide variety of scenes and subjects.
- A minimum focus distance of 0.15 m at the wide-angle end and 0.25 m at the telephoto end allows users to get extremely close to their subjects for dynamic shots.
- One ED glass and two aspherical lens elements effectively minimize various lens aberrations*2.
- Equipped with a lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) mechanism with camera-shake compensation equivalent to a 5.0-stop (at the center)*3 increase in shutter speed.
- A total length of approximately 88 mm and weight of approximately 330 g enables easy hand-held shooting.
- Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) realizes quiet autofocusing.
- Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing.
- Functions such as focus mode (M/A), aperture, exposure compensation, or ISO sensitivity can be assigned to the built-in control ring for a smooth operational feel.
- When recording video using the Z50II, Hi-Res Zoom*4 expands the zoom range to the equivalent of 16-100 mm (6.25x zoom) while still maintaining a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 with no loss in resolution.
- Designed with consideration of dust- and drip-resistance*5.
*1Angle of view equivalent to that of a 24-75mm lens in FX/35mm [135] format.
*2When using the Z50, camera firmware must be updated to the latest version.
*3Based on CIPA 2024 Standard. Yaw/pitch correction performance with the Z50II (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).
*4Hi-Res Zoom is available when used with the Z50II, and [1920×1080; 30p], [1920×1080; 25p], or [1920×1080; 24p] is selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu. AF-area mode is fixed at [Wide-area AF (L)], and the focus point is not displayed. Additionally, [Electronic VR] in the video recording menu is set to [OFF].
*5Thorough dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 35mm f/1.7
- A maximum reproduction ratio of 0.67x, which is life-size equivalent in FX/35mm [135] format, enables the capture of small subjects at a larger size.
- The fast f/1.7 maximum aperture allows users to make the most of large bokeh and minimize noise in low-light conditions.
- Users can get as close as approximately 7 cm*1 to their subjects, thanks to 0.16 m minimum focus distance, to reveal the details of things with sharp rendering.
- Adoption of an aspherical ED glass element effectively minimizes chromatic aberration.
- An internal focusing (IF) system eliminates any change in the total length of the lens.
- A lightweight design makes it easy to carry inside a bag while mounted on a camera.
- Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) realizes quiet autofocusing.
- Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing*2.
- Functions such as focus mode (M/A), aperture, exposure compensation, or ISO sensitivity can be assigned to the built-in control ring for a smooth operational feel.
- Designed with consideration of dust- and drip-resistance*3.
*1Working distance: The distance from the end of the lens to the subject. Without the lens hood.
*2Focus breathing may be noticeable depending on the distance between the lens and the subject due to the characteristics of the lens.
*3Thorough dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.
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