The latest Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens reviews

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The latest Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens reviews (top photos by Dariusz Breś):

→ Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens review by Richard Haw:

This lens is super-sharp even wide-open it’s hard to believe what I saw until I zoomed-into the photos at home on a larger monitor, the field seems flat it makes there resulting photos look like they were shot at a smaller aperture. I couldn’t believe that something like this could be engineered. Usually, you will get a small part where things are in-focus and the rest is blurry but not with this lens, it’s makes photos taken with it wide-open more than usable. I am still in disbelief as I write and inspect the photos. There are subtle traces of chromatic aberration which looks good because they blended really well into the rest of the photo, making this more of a feature than a flaw.

→ Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens review by Camerajabber:

The new Nikon Noct is exceptional in its build, image quality and aspiration. Undeniably big, heavy and expensive, it’s impractical for the majority of Z-camera shooters, but actually more practical than I’d imagined. Its image quality is stunning. It’s not easy hitting focus manually at the maximum aperture, but good technique and Z-camera features like Focus Peaking and Zoom On/Off help. For portraits particularly, the combination of the 58mm field-of-view and creamy bokeh produce an other-worldly feel that’s almost unrivalled. The Noct truly is the type of lens that will set your photography apart.

→ Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens review by Ephotozine:

Pros:

Outstanding sharpness
Virtually zero CA
Excellent flare resistance
Excellent handling
Quality manufacture
Custom functions for L-Fn button
Sublime handling of point light sources
Virtually no distortion
Beautiful bokeh effects

Cons:

Huge price tag
Weight
Screw thread lens hood

→ Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens review by Photar:

Pros:

Excellent resolution and contrast
Mild chromatic aberration
Keeps backlight excellent
Beautiful and smooth blur background
Good geometry, distortion is very difficult to notice
Build quality and lens design
Advanced features through additional controls

Cons:

Manual focus is still a minus, no matter how well the focusing and sharpness of the lens itself helps
Size and weight
Very noticeable “breath of focus” (about 16-18% of the frame)
Price

→ Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens review by Theartofphotography (see also this post):

The ultimate competition to Leitz Noctilux is here and I must say that I´m impressed. I love my Noctilux, and i still do, but I must say that the combo Nikon Z6 and Noct Nikkor is a winner in every respect except when it comes to size. The Nikkor is dramatically better tuned when it comes to chromatic aberration and it is a sharper lens on 0,95.

→ Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens review by DC.Watch:

→ Noct in Rome – First impressions of Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct lens:

Previous coverage of the new Noct can be found here.