Nikon Unveils the Z-Mount 35mm f/1.2 S Lens
Nikon announces the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S, a fast wide-angle prime lens compatible with full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras that have adopted the Nikon Z mount.
The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S is part of the S-Line series, and realizes outstanding optical performance. It emphasizes the main subjects with soft and beautiful bokeh, and provides realistic expression of textures. Sharing the same design concept as the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S and the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, it offers superior rendering capabilities as well as delivering depiction with a sense of depth, even at its wide angle of view.
The optics are constructed by employing three ED glass elements and one aspherical ED glass element, enabling effective aberration reduction. In addition, the application of Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat, and ARNEO Coat minimizes ghosting and flares, providing outstanding optical performance. The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S supports diverse imaging expressions, including portraiture such as weddings, street photography, and video recording.
Main features:
- Enables unique imaging styles through the combination of high resolving power realized by superior optical performance, smooth and beautiful bokeh that makes the most of the shallow f/1.2 depth of field, and 35 mm angle of view.
- Achieves a sense of depth with smooth bokeh that transitions gently as it moves away from the focal plane.
- An ideal lens structure with symmetry in front of and behind the aperture ensures outstanding optical performance.
- Three ED glass elements and one aspherical ED glass element provide effective correction of various lens aberrations.
- Adoption of Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat, and ARNEO Coat effectively reduces ghosting and flares for clear rendering.
- Adoption of a multi-focusing system that uses stepping motors (STMs) realizes fast and accurate AF drive for both still images and video.
- A design that takes video recording into consideration, including stable exposure and functions such as focus-breathing suppression, which effectively reduces shifting of the angle of view when focusing.
- Two convenient lens Fn buttons, to which a wide variety of functions can be assigned, enable smooth adjustment of settings, even during vertical shooting.
- Superior dust- and drip-resistant performance is ensured by sealing various parts of the lens, including movable parts of the lens barrel.
Here are some sample pictures:
The Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S will be available in late February 2025 for $2,799.95.
