Nikon is bringing twice the excitement with not one, but two new announcements! Say hello to the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR standard zoom and the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 standard micro lens. Whether it’s capturing bold portraits that pop, atmospheric street shots in dim lighting, or incredibly detailed close-ups, these lenses open up new creative possibilities for Nikon DX-format mirrorless camera shooters.
First, let’s take a closer look at the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR. It’s a perfect starting point to experience the remarkable image quality of Nikkor Z lenses. Covering a focal length range equivalent to wide-angle to medium telephoto ranges, this lens pairs flexibility with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture. The aperture allows more light, enhancing low-light shooting and enabling striking shallow depth-of-field effects for portraits with smooth, blurred backgrounds and large, natural bokeh. Whether you’re photographing sweeping landscapes, cozy indoor scenes, or sharp portraits, this lens does it all. Equipped with a built-in lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) mechanism for 5.0-stop stabilization, it combats camera shake even at slower shutter speeds. Videographers and content creators will also appreciate its stepping motor (STM) for quiet, smooth autofocus, along with a design that reduces focus breathing during video recording.
Features of the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR Lens:
- 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 16mm to 50mm wide-angle to mid-range of focal lengths supports a wide variety of scenes and subjects.
- A minimum focus distance of 15 cm (5.9 in) at the wide-angle end and 25 cm (9.8 in) at the long end allows users to get close to their subjects for dynamic shots.
- Equipped with a lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) mechanism with camera-shake compensation equivalent to a 5.0-stop (at the center) increase in shutter speed.
- Portable and lightweight, with a total length of approximately 3.4 in (8.8 cm) and weight of approximately 11.6 oz (330 g) enables easy hand-held shooting.
- Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing and incorporates a stepping motor (STM) for quiet autofocusing.
- Customizable Control Ring allows for direct control over focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO sensitivity.
- One ED glass and two aspherical lens elements effectively minimize various lens aberrations.
- Nine-blade aperture produces circular, natural bokeh.
- When recording video using the Z50II, Hi-Res Zoom expands the zoom range to the equivalent of 16-100mm (6.25× 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.
Click here for more information and to pre-order the Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR!
Next, let’s highlight the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7, a compact and fast micro lens that’s highly versatile. Designed for both macro photography and everyday use, it’s the first DX-format NIKKOR Z lens capable of achieving a maximum reproduction ratio equivalent to life-size. The close minimum focus distance of just 16 cm (6.2 in) enables photographers to uncover intricate details in ordinary subjects with incredible sharpness. With its bright f/1.7 aperture and natural 35mm focal length, similar to what the human eye perceives, this lens excels as an everyday option. Whether you’re capturing still-life compositions, portraits, snapshots, or cityscapes at night, it provides excellent results in low light while allowing background blur to bring the subject into focus.
Features of the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 Lens:
- A maximum reproduction ratio of 0.67×, 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 extremely close to their subjects with an approximately 7 cm (2.8 in) working distance from the front of the lens, and a minimum focusing distance of only 16 cm (6.2 in) to reveal stunning up-close details.
- 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.
- Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) realizes quiet autofocusing.
The customizable control ring allows for direct control over focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO sensitivity. - Designed with consideration of dust- and drip-resistance.
Click here for more information and to pre-order the Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7!
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Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f3.5-6.3 VR
Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm f1.7
