There are two exciting new Nikkor Z lenses in their high-end Z series. These have been designed and are scheduled to be released in the coming months. Both lenses will be compatible with the Nikon Z series cameras and fall into the Nikon Z lens roadmap led by the Nikon Z9.
Nikon has developed the S line Nikkor Z 85mm F/1.2S which is a mid-telephoto prime lens which is very fast. In addition, the Nikkor Z 26mm F/2.8 which is a pancake slim wide angle prime lens. Both new lenses are compatible with the Nikon Z Mount system. Both lenses are perfect for shooters of stills and video recording.
The NIKKOR Z 26mm Z-Mount Lens
The Nikkor Z 26mm F/2.8 is the lightest prime lens of all the Z series lenses. It is a 26mm focal length with a blazing maximum aperture of F/2.8 and a minimum aperture of F/16, producing amazing image quality. When using the F/2.8 lens which has lifelike sharpness, extravagantly blurred backgrounds creating a tremendous Bokeh effect. It adapts well to low light performance and a creative field of view.
This pancake lens is extremely lightweight and the slimmest of the new Nikkor Z lenses. The approximate weight is 4.50 oz, which makes for versatile portability.
A new STM Motors (stepping motor) is space saving and allows for the elements of the lens to move simultaneously. Utilizing the F/2.8 lens gives a great angle of view when shooting stills or videos of street photography. This motor also allows for quiet autofocus. This is a boon when shooting video.
On this Nikon lens, the combination of the larger Z mount and the fast f/2.8 aperture allows for significant light, and the shutter speed can be set higher to prevent blur or shoot videos. In addition with the smooth control ring with manual focus, you can adjust the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation. The lens hood’s design protects the from the elements.
The Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm lens includes three Aspherical Elements (lens elements), for sharpness, with small spherical aberration and field curvature.
NIKKOR Z 26mm Features and Specs
Below are a few of the features and specs from this lens that we believe you will enjoy.
Extreme lightweight and portable full frame pancake lens, less than one inch thick, and tremendous image quality.
Very affordable price point for a lens with this much to offer.
Amazing lifelike sharpness, blurred backgrounds for great bokeh effect. Take stills and videos at f/2.8 to give your photos and videos shallow depth of field. This enhances sharp objects/subjects to stand out against backgrounds with large, round bokeh
Versatile low light performance and a creative field of view.
From creative wide shots to shallow depth of field portraits as close as 8 inches, stills or videos, the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is an ideal lens. Higher quality smartphones constantly vie to imitate this
An optical formula that includes three Aspherical elements of the lens, produces maximum sharpness with very little spherical aberration
The included lens hood’s design protects the front element creating a form of weather sealed protection
Nikon Z Mount compatible with many camera manufacturers including Canon, Sigma, Sony and Tamron. It is not compatible with F mount unless paired with an FTZ adapter. (Please consult your user manual for your specific model to ensure compatibility).
Offers f/2.8 aperture for wide depth of field shooting
Extremely quiet autofocus when used with Nikon Z FC camera
Lens on a cropped frame APS-C camera then you can achieve a focal length of 39mm. This somewhat more versatile.
Vibration Reduction with in-camera sensor-shift VR when used on a Z series camera featured with in-body VR
Both autofocus and manual focus mode
FX-format providing higher image quality, color accuracy, and performance in low light conditions
Minimum Focus Distance – 0.66 ft. (0.2m) from focal plane
The NIKKOR Z 85mm Z-Mount Lens
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Z-Mount Prime Lens is a great mirrorless lens from the new Z line of Nikon lenses. This Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S is the second 85mm for the system. It high-end features and being a part of the S-Line series sets this lens apart from others. It is built with a accurate autofocus and speedy dual STM motors. This is an extremely fast mid-telephoto lens.
The F1.2 aperture gathers twice the light as an f/1.8 lens, for razor-thin depth of field. For video use, focus breathing also known as lens breathing is minimized. Focus breathing allows the lenses focal length to change quietly on both as it can magnify images at different focusing distances. Both zoom, portrait lenses and prime lenses can perform this to different extents. The optical construction of the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 lens is similar and sits right below the high-end Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 Noct lens. Noct is a Nikon lens term on their lenses which are meant to to be shot wide open.
The lens also enjoys Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat, which it says suppresses ghosting and flare. As in the Nikkor Z 26 mm lens you can create a beautiful Bokeh effect. It adapts extremely well to low light performance and a creative field of view. Just absolutely perfect for mirrorless cameras.
Among professional shooters of still photos and video recording, the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2, is a perfect lens for weddings and other personal or professional events. Backgrounds that melt away into a soft bokeh. Beautifully flattering compression. Unbelievable autofocus that is so easy to use that you can feel confident that your cherished moments are caught via stills or video recording with stunning clarity.
This lens will absolutely wow any professional shooters looking for the most amazing clarity, great minimum and maximum apertures and field of view.
The space saving and powerful STM motor reduces the overall barrel length and produces amazing quality across the focus range from an approximate minimum focus distance of 8 inches.
NIKKOR Z 85mm Features and Specs
Below are a few of the features and specs from this lens that we believe you will enjoy.
Amazing focal length extremely friendly and ergonomic working distance and light telephoto compression, an 85mm prime lens is ideal for capturing true human expression
The combination of the f/1.2 plane of focus, the amazing compression of 85mm, the clarity and sharpness of this lens create a fantastic three-dimensional effect..
Tremendous low light performance and Bokeh effect.
Equipped with the Z Mount which is Nikon’s largest diameter full frame. Nikon’s larger Z mount makes the light gathering of the f/1.2 aperture lens a breeze. This allows shooting in virtual darkness
Nikon Z Mount wide diameter is compatible with many camera manufacturers including Canon, Sigma and Tamron. It is not compatible with F mount unless paired with an FTZ adapter. (Please consult your user manual for your specific model to ensure compatibility)
Exceptional dual STM motors for optimal performance
Certain backlights can create some of the most amazing stills and videos for shooters. Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat offers extraordinary tolerance and performance to backlighting, ghosting, glare and flare, while Extra-Low Dispersion and the Aspherical Elements of the lens prevent color fringing and aberration
Linear focusing for controlled, accurate manual focus pulling, or let the camera’s autofocus do the work with exceptional Eye-Detect autofocus.
Focus breathing is highly suppressed, so you won’t notice an apparent change to field of view when moving focus from one subject to another. Focus breathing allows the lenses focal length to change quietly on both as it can magnify images at different focusing distances.
Entrenched in the Nikon lens premier S-Line, NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S aperture has the most superb optics, advanced stills and video recording features while offering premium weather sealing.
A lens with a curved, non-spherical surface. Used to reduce aberrations and enable a more compact lens size. Two aspherical elements lenses minimize coma and other types of lens aberrations. They are extremely useful in correcting distortion in wide-angle lenses.
FX-format providing higher image quality, color accuracy, and performance in low light conditions
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing of the full frame camera. The NIKKOR Z 85mm lens does not change in size during autofocus operation. This allows for a compact, lightweight lens capable of closer minimum focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel. (Please consult your user manual for exact specs).
Both autofocus and manual focus mode
In addition with the amazing control ring with manual focus, you can adjust the ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation
Extremely quiet and accurate autofocus operation
Minimum focus distance is 2.79 ft (0.85 m) from focal plane with internal focusing
Included in Package
Included with the Nikkor Z 26mm lens are:
Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 Z-Mount Prime Lens (20116)
LC-K108 Lens Cap (front cap)
LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap)
HB-111 Lens Hood
Authorized Nikon Dealer Limited Warranty
Included with the Nikkor Z 85mm lens are:
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Z-Mount Prime Lens (20114)
LC-82B Lens Cap (front cap)
LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap)
HB-106 Lens Hood
CL-C2 Lens Case
Authorized Nikon Dealer Limited Warranty
Availability
According to Nikon, both the of the new Nikon Z lenses, the Nikkor Z 26mm and the Nikkor Z 85 mm should be available for pre-order in March.
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