Features:
- Full-Frame | f/1.2 to f/16
- Fast Wide-Angle Prime Lens
- Multi-Focus System and Dual STM
- Control Ring and Function Buttons
- 1 Aspherical ED & 3 ED Elements
- 11.8" Minimum Focusing Distance
- Meso Amorphous & ARNEO Coatings
- Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
- Dust- and Water-Resistant Design
is a groundbreaking prime lens designed for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. As part of Nikon's prestigious S-Line, it sets a new standard for a 35mm lens, combining a classic focal length with an incredibly fast f/1.2 maximum aperture. This blend of features makes it a versatile tool, especially for photographers and videographers seeking exceptional image quality and shallow depth-of-field control.
Key features and benefits
- Exceptional Bokeh: The wide f/1.2 aperture allows for stunning subject isolation, producing a creamy, natural bokeh effect that transitions smoothly from the focal plane. This creates a sense of depth and artistry in your images, making it ideal for portraits, weddings, and artistic photography where emphasizing the main subject is key.
- Outstanding Optical Performance: This lens boasts an advanced optical design, utilizing 17 elements in 15 groups, including ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and aspherical ED elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, distortion, and false color. Nikon's proprietary Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat, and ARNEO coating work together to virtually eliminate ghosting and flare, even when shooting directly into a light source, according to Nikon USA. This advanced technology delivers exceptional clarity and sharpness across the entire frame.
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Fast and Reliable Autofocus:
The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 Semploys a Multi-Focusing System with dual STM (Stepping Motor) units, which ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus, according to B&H. This system is particularly effective for achieving sharp focus even at the widest aperture and when subjects are in motion. The lens can focus as close as 0.3 meters (11.8 inches), allowing for close-up shots with good magnification.
- Refined for Filmmakers: The lens offers features valuable to video creators, including suppressed focus breathing, ensuring a consistent angle of view when adjusting focus. Stepless aperture control allows for smooth exposure adjustments during recording, and the quiet STM motors minimize audio distractions during video capture.
- Built for Professionals: The lens features a robust, weather-sealed construction, protecting it from dust and moisture and offering confidence in challenging shooting conditions. It includes two customizable L-Fn buttons and a programmable control ring for personalized control over various settings, including aperture or exposure compensation.
- Classic Focal Length: The 35mm focal length is a versatile and popular choice for a variety of photographic applications, including environmental portraits, landscapes, architecture, street photography, and general storytelling. Its medium-wide field of view is known for its natural perspective and ability to capture scenes with a sense of depth.