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Here are the updated Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens pre-order links:

• US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon| Paul’s | Service
• DE: Erhardt | Koch | Calumet
• UK: WEX
• CA: Camera Canada

The previously rumored Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens is now officially announced with a price tag of $499.95. Check for pre-orders at:

• US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon| Paul’s | Service
• DE: Erhardt | Koch | Calumet
• UK: WEX
• CA: Camera Canada

Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens primary features (additional information is available here):

• While offering excellent cost performance, the fast, f/1.4 maximum aperture of this lens allows users to enjoy three-dimensional expressions with large bokeh, making the subject stand out.
• With a total length of approximately 86.5 mm and a weight of around 420 g, the lens is easy to carry and supports comfortable hand-held shooting.
• The standard 50-mm angle of view is very similar to that of the field of view of the human eye, making it easy to use for a broad spectrum of scenes and subjects, including portraits and snapshots, as well as flower and pet photography.
• A minimum focus distance of 0.37 m lets users get close to their subject while providing large background bokeh, for impressive shots.
• The superior optical performance of NIKKOR Z lenses delivers clear depiction with minimal chromatic aberration.
• Adoption of stepping motors (STM) ensures fast and quiet autofocusing.
• Designed to suppress focus breathing, which is ideal for recording video.
• Designed for dust- and drip-resistance with sealing throughout.*
• Sample photos available: here and here
• Lens design  and MTF chart:

*Thorough dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.

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Next week Nikon is rumored to announce the previously rumored Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens. The official announcement is expected on or around September 10th (± 1 day). Stay tuned for more details. You can also email me anonymously here if you have any inside information.

The Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens is still expected in the future, new Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens to be announced as well