A NEW ERA
IN OPTICS
EXPERIENCE AN UNPRECEDENTED
LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE
CAPTURE TOMORROW
How far can
Lenses take on the essential role of receiving information about subjects in the form of light.
If the information transmitted by light can be conveyed to a camera’s image sensor in the
purist possible form, could this be the next stage in the evolution of image expression? Based
optical performance evolve?
on this concept, Nikon’s new Z mount mirrorless camera system is designed to improve the
optical performance of lenses by using a large-diameter mount and short flange focal distance.
Overwhelmingly sharp resolution that reproduces every minute detail accurately, lens aberrations
suppressed to the utmost, superior reproduction of point light sources, natural and beautiful bokeh:
all of these factors flow forth from this one simple concept.
NIKKOR Z opens up a new dimension in optical performance.
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
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NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
The vast NIKKOR F lens lineup continues to shine brightly with
Nikon mirrorless cameras
Mount Adapter FTZ
The great potential of the latest mirrorless camera system, Nikon Z mount system, can be
extended to NIKKOR F lenses with the Mount Adapter FTZ. Throughout the approx. 60 years
of Nikon F-mount history, NIKKOR F lenses amounting to a total production of over 100 million
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units have continuously focused on a great diversity of scenes and subjects.
The diversified image expression provided by the approx. 360 types of F-mount lens will
continue to be actively delivered in the new mirrorless camera field.
Contents
8 Nikon’s lens technology realizes new-dimensional
optical performance
10 Grading of NIKKOR Z lenses
11 S-Line
12 Reading the lens name
13 Development roadmap of the NIKKOR Z lenses
14 Rich image experience is encapsulated within Nikon’s
lens technologies
16 Design concept that stimulates shooting enjoyment
18-21 NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
22-2 5 NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
26-29 NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
30-33 NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
34-37 NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
38-41 NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
42-45 Mount Adapter FTZ
46-49 NIKKOR Technology
50-51 Specifications
• Image quality: JPEG FINE • Exposure: Manual, 1/320 s, f/9 • White balance: Natural light auto • Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Portrait © Lafugue Logos
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Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED + Mount Adapter FTZ
Nikon’s lens technology
realizes new-dimensional
optical performance
The overwhelming optical performance achieved
with the new Nikon Z mount
The newly adopted Nikon Z mount system features completely
new specifications such as a large inner diameter of 55 mm
and a short flange focal distance of 16 mm that permit
sucient light to be received even in the peripheral areas of
an image sensor. These specifications realize much higher
flexibility in lens design that enables the pursuit of new-
dimensional optical performance. As a result, the development
of incomparable, extremely high-performance lenses that were
conventionally dicult to produce is made possible.
The evolution of imaging devices with a higher pixel count,
higher frame rate and higher dynamic range is continuously
proceeding and “reality” is increasingly demanded for
images. In such a situation, this new mount was developed
to be compatible with the high-speed, large-capacity
communication of highly precise information that is essential
for enhancing the quality of expression as an imaging system.
Minutely detailed communication of diversified lens data
between the camera body and lens contributes to remarkably
advanced AF control with outstanding accuracy.
While greatly expanding the range of image expression, the
new-generation mirrorless
camera system featuring
the Nikon Z mount provides
remarkable potential and
possibilities to keep pace with
advancements in the imaging
technologies of today and the
future.
Nikon’s optical design technologies integrate
tradition with the latest breakthroughs
For over a century, Nikon has investigated how to express
three-dimensional space within two-dimensional images and
continuously explored in diverse directions. The results are
precise imaging performance on the focal plane ensured by
eective compensation for various lens aberrations that cause
bleeding, distortion and unclear images, and beautiful bokeh
characteristics enabled with the pursuit of optical performance
for both focused and defocused areas. To surpass the
performance of conventional versatile lenses, the new NIKKOR
Z lenses will enable active investigation of new possibilities
integrating traditional optical technologies consecutively
inherited from the NIKKOR concept with the dynamism of the
constantly advancing technologies.
The ground aspherical lens that is employed in the highest-
class model, Noct, is one of the results of these explorations.
Guaranteed grinding precision that was formerly an issue in
the mass production of large-diameter aspherical lenses was
attained through advancement of processing techniques,
realizing consistent surface accuracy. Also, in addition to Nano
Crystal Coat with its proven high tolerance for incident light
from a diagonal direction as well as a vertical direction, a
newly developed anti-reflective coating, ARNEO Coat, that
is more eective for incident light from a vertical direction
specifically, is adopted. Utilizing both of these coating systems,
ghost and flare are radically reduced for incident light from
any direction. Thus, Nikon’s optical design technologies
integrating tradition with the latest breakthroughs will further
enhance the optical performance of NIKKOR lenses.
S-Line lenses deliver the richest image
experience with elaborate optical performance
For the S-Line series of the NIKKOR Z lenses, a much higher
level of standards of design principles, and quality control
that is even stricter than Nikon’s long-inherited standards
are newly established. The title of the S-Line is reserved only
for lenses that have cleared these more rigorous standards
for evaluating various factors, including MTF performance.
While utilizing the advantage of outstanding flexibility in
lens design of the new Nikon Z mount, the S-Line lenses
achieve outstanding imaging performance by integrating
the tradition of Nikon’s optical design technologies with
the latest optical design technologies. The S-Line lenses
including f/1.8 prime lenses and a fixed f/4 zoom lens will
totally change the perception from that of the conventional
lenses associated with their specifications. Every S-Line
model features the refined, glistening silver-colored line
and the NIKKOR emblem with a decorative “S” on the
lens barrel. The “S” represents the first letter of various
words such as “Superior”, “Special” and “Sophisticated.” It
also stands for silver-colored line. All of the S-Line lenses
employ Nano Crystal Coat, and will also incorporate such
new technologies as ARNEO Coat and a multi-focusing
system. The elaborately crafted exterior design and optical
performance attained at an extremely high level make the
S-Line lenses as pleasurable to own as they are to use.
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Grading of NIKKOR Z lenses
All NIKKOR Z lenses employ a large-diameter mount and integrate NIKKOR optical technologies, but the “S-Line” designation
is used for a special class of high-performance lenses that comply with new, stricter standards of design principles and quality
control.
The culmination of the NIKKOR
quest for the groundbreaking optical
performance
This lens has the ability to depict
subjects in ways that have never been
seen before, including by rendering
them with an extremely shallow depth
of field.
Versatile lenses oering a new
dimension of optical performance
These lenses bring a higher level of
imaging power, achieving superior
reproduction with high resolution even
at the periphery of the image, and
utilizing the full potential of the lens at
maximum aperture, for any subject.
S-Line
NIKKOR Z
14-30mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
NIKKOR Z
24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z
24-70mm f/4 S
Other lenses
NIKKOR Z
35mm f/1.8 S
Lenses other than the S-Line series will be
announced at a later date.
NIKKOR Z
50mm f/1.8 S
Well-balanced, high-performance lenses
These lenses strike an optimum balance
between advanced functionality,
compactness and value for money, while
retaining the basic concept of the S-Line
series.
New-dimensional optical performance that
innovates image expression
The title of the S-Line is reserved only for NIKKOR Z lenses that have cleared newly established standards of design principles
and quality control that are even stricter than Nikon’s conventional standards. The “S” represents the first letter of various
words such as “Superior”, “Super” and “Sophisticated.” It also stands for the silver-colored line on the lens barrel: the symbol of
the series.
All NIKKOR Z lenses that are released together with the new mirrorless cameras are S-Line models. Whichever model you may
choose, every S-Line lens achieves new-dimensional optical performance including outstanding resolution that can keep pace
with future imaging demands, providing photographers with excitement and richly satisfying shooting experiences.
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Nano Crystal Coat
Stricter standards of lens design and quality
control
Development roadmap of the NIKKOR Z lenses
Nikon’s original coating technology, Nano Crystal Coat,
that is highly evaluated among professionals is employed
in every S-Line lens.
Latest optical technologies
The multi-focusing system that provides superb resolution
throughout the entire range of focus distances is
incorporated. Also, the latest technologies such as Nikon’s
new anti-reflection coating, ARNEO Coat, that delivers
similar performance to Nano Crystal Coat will be employed
in every S-Line lens.
When evaluating optical performance with MTF curves,
for example, measurements are conducted in a wider
area of the frame from the center to the periphery and
at a higher frequency than conventional ranges, to attain
high-definition images compatible with an approaching
era of high pixel count and high dynamic range. Higher-
level standards have also been established for measuring
various factors such as distortion, axial/lateral chromatic
aberration, ghost/flare eect and movie performance,
enabling richer gradation and image expression.
Roadmap
A variety of lenses will be added to the NIKKOR Z lens lineup for the coming three years. New lenses include a fast
prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.2 that can make the most of the new-dimensional optical performance provided
by the Z mount, as well as a zoom lens with a fixed maximum aperture of f/2.8 that professionals are strongly demanding.
A number of attractive lenses produced on the basis of individual product concepts will eectively comply with the diverse
requirements of users ranging from professionals and advanced amateurs to entry users.
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NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
20mm f/1.8
85mm f/1.8
24-70mm f/2.8
70-200mm f/2.8
14-30mm f/4
Reading the lens name
The major specifications of each NIKKOR Z lens can be read from the model name.
NIKKOR Z 00mm f/0.00 S Noct
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NIKKOR Z 00-00mm f/0.0-0.0 S
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1 Lens mount: NIKKOR Z
Lenses designed exclusively for the Nikon Z mount system.
2 Focal length: e.g. 58mm, 24-70mm
Prime (single-focal-length) lenses indicate a single value while zoom lenses
indicate two values (wide-angle end and telephoto end).
3 Maximum aperture: e.g. f/0.95, f/1.8, f/4
The f-number is a value to indicate lens brightness, and the lower the
value, the brighter the lens. Zoom lenses that change f-number with
zooming show two values (at the wide-angle end and telephoto end), e.g.
f/3.5-4.5.
50mm f/1.2
24mm f/1.8
14-24mm f/2.8
4 Grade name: S/Noct
“S” is added to every S-Line lens, and the highest-class models in the
S-Line lens lineup indicate a specific name.
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Rich image experience is
encapsulated within
Nikon’s lens technologies
Highly accurate AF that only Nikon can offer
Considering a coming era of imaging devices with a higher
pixel count, higher frame rate and higher dynamic range, and
that “reality” is increasingly demanded for images, focusing
accuracy is essential to maximize the resolving power of the
latest high-megapixel digital SLRs. More precise focusing is
also crucial for NIKKOR Z lenses that provide shallower depth
of field than NIKKOR F lenses. With every NIKKOR Z lens,
outstanding AF accuracy is attained clearing targeted design
values that are more rigorous than those of conventional
lenses. Besides the focal-plane phase-detection AF system
incorporated in the camera, with the stricter standards of lens
design principles, and minutely detailed lens information with
high-speed, large-capacity data communication between the
camera and lens, the NIKKOR Z lenses realize exceptionally
accurate AF control. To maximize this advantage, a higher-
speed, quieter AF actuator and optimized AF algorithm
are employed. Some lenses incorporate a newly developed
multi-focusing system that achieves extremely high focusing
accuracy while strictly compensating aberrations at close
distances via the highly precise control provided by the
combination of AF drive units within the lens body.
Movie performance that can fully meet the
expectations of users
Every NIKKOR Z lens delivers high optical performance in both
still and movie shooting, reproducing high-resolution images
that project a sense of depth. Superior movie performance is
realized through elaborate design carefully considering movie
recording. Contrary to still images that are completed in each
frame, the continuity of frames must be attached importance
to so that a clip can be viewed as smoothly moving images. To
eectively attain this, we have developed a particular optical
design that can minimize focus breathing (shifting of the angle
of view when adjusting focus), achieving supremely natural
movie expression with a minimized sense of incongruity.
What’s more, a control ring is incorporated in every lens to
which settings such as focus (M/A), aperture and exposure
compensation can be assigned. By rotating the ring, these
assigned functions can be adjusted seamlessly. The zoom
ring and control ring can be operated comfortably with the
appropriate torque to ensure outstandingly smooth image
creation. The operation sounds of the control ring, zoom, focus
and diaphragm mechanisms are intensively suppressed to
prevent them from being recorded in the movie file.
Nikon’s genuine camera style that embodies the
accumulation of its design know-how
It is essential that photographic equipment should be
ultimately refined tools that can function as if they are a part
of the photographer, allowing full concentration on shooting.
An advanced level of completion for such tools that feature
highly sophisticated and functional design has been pursued
in developing NIKKOR Z lenses.
Various lenses feature the same layout of the control ring
so that common operability is ensured even when a lens is
changed. Optimization of the shape of control parts and
their layouts, as well as the lens form that enables fingers to
reach them naturally, provide intuitive operation at the user’s
fingertips while looking into the viewfinder. In addition, when
designing the control ring, focus ring and zoom ring, factors
such as material, width and groove shape of knurling were
intensively evaluated in order to achieve fine and accurate
operational feel, assuring comfortable shooting for both stills
and movies.
Shock-resistant performance equivalent to that of NIKKOR
F lenses is also ensured. Every lens is designed carefully
considering dust- and drip-resistant capability to protect
the inside of the lens against dust and water droplets, for
enhanced weather-resistant performance. In addition, Nikon’s
original fluorine coat applied to lens surfaces provides high
antifouling performance and durability. These advanced
weather-resistant features give photographers the freedom to
continue shooting reliably and comfortably.
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Design concept that stimulates shooting enjoyment
Design concept that achieves integration of the
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Silver-colored line 2
NIKKOR emblem 3
Inscribed letters 4
Paints and texture used for connecting parts are common to
both lenses and the camera body. A refined impression of unity is
projected whichever lens is attached to the body.
Lens information panel 5
An organic EL lens information panel is incorporated in some
S-Line lenses that enables quick confirmation of aperture, focus
distance, depth of field, etc. without looking into the viewfinder.
The display information can be easily viewed even in dark
situations.
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The silver-colored line is featured on the lens barrel of S-Line
models as a symbol of high-grade lenses. The diamond-cut of
the dark silver line projects refined brilliance when viewed from
certain directions to emphasize the presence of the S-Line lenses
in a dignified way.
Metallic finish 6
Metallic material is used for the connecting sections of the S-Line
lenses to enhance the high-quality feel of the series. Specifically
for the Noct, every part is finished with metal cutting work that
gives the impression of being machined from a metal ingot to
emphasize the refined texture.
The NIKKOR emblem is employed on the lens barrel. For S-Line
lenses, the decorative “S” emblem is also featured.
Flocking inside the hood 7
For the higher-class models of the S-Line series such as the Noct,
the inside of the lens hood is felt-lined. While emphasizing a
feel of high quality, it contributes to delivering clear rendering by
preventing light reflection inside the hood.
Focal length and maximum aperture are inscribed on the lens
barrel of the S-Line models. Especially for the Noct, the specific
name is also inscribed and colored. The inscribed letters produce
a refined impression and ensure legibility over a long period.
Knurling 8
Knurling for the zoom ring, focus ring and control ring was
designed in pursuit of natural finger reach and accurate
operability while considering the basic concept of each lens.
To ensure smooth shooting for both stills and movies, even
such details as material, pitch width and groove shape were
intensively investigated and verified using a tremendous number
of trial models to achieve the ideal design
S-Line: NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Uncompromising, unique and unprecedented optical performance
New image expression enabled through the
rendering capability achieved with f/0.95
The new Noct realizes the utmost optical performance,
delivering outstanding resolution and bokeh characteristics
from the f/0.95 maximum aperture that only NIKKOR lenses
provide. In portrait and landscape shooting, even fine details
can be captured with superb rendering performance that
achieves extremely sharp resolution and high contrast. Also,
because of an optical design that pursues greater possibilities
for bokeh characteristics, an ideally smooth transition of
bokeh from the focused plane is attained.
Even for situations where the distance between the main
subject and the background is insucient, due to the
reproduction of both an extremely sharp focus plane enabled
by the shallow depth of field provided with the large aperture,
and elaborate bokeh, images that impressively emphasize the
subject with a greater sense of depth can be reproduced.
Superb point-image reproduction capability
that meets expectations for the name “Noct”
The Noct Nikkor name was derived from the word “Nocturne”.
Inheriting the basic concept of the original lens, this new Noct
provides the highest point-image reproduction capability
of point light sources among NIKKOR lenses across the
entire frame, even with the aperture set at the maximum
f/0.95. Shooting point light sources using a general fast lens
at the maximum aperture will usually produce noticeable
sagittal coma flare, an aberration where a point image
forms a conspicuous image resembling a bird spreading
its wings. With the Noct, causes of sagittal coma flare are
intensively eliminated across the entire frame. As a result,
point light sources are reproduced as point images even at
the peripheries, for clear and crisp night landscapes and
astronomical shots.
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Fast, manual-focus lens delivering superb point-image reproduction
and elaborate rendering with f/0.95 maximum aperture
Groundbreaking optical performance with f/0.95 maximum aperture
The Noct Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 released in 1977 was at that time highly evaluated as a lens that finely reproduced
point light sources as point images. While further evolving the design concept of that original Noct Nikkor,
Nikon created a new Noct featuring f/0.95 maximum aperture that delivers new-dimensional rendering
performance, thanks to a new mount system providing a much larger amount of light and improved flexibility
in lens design. Besides the inherited superior point-image reproduction of point light sources, the new
Noct achieves outstanding resolving power from the maximum aperture by intensively compensating the
various aberrations that are usually noticeable with fast lenses. Also, utilizing an optical design in pursuit
of possibilities for bokeh eects, an optimum continuity of bokeh that gently transforms from the sharply
focused plane is realized. As the highest-grade, symbolic lens in the NIKKOR Z series that concentrates Nikon’s
renowned technologies, this lens provides an exquisite balance of resolution and bokeh, creating attractive,
unprecedented spatial expression while delivering an impressive sense of depth.
New optical technologies that realize the highest-class model among S-Line lenses
Ground aspherical lenses
Improved aberration correction with the
optimum high-refractive-index glass
In order to attain the very finest optical performance among
the NIKKOR lens lineup, the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
newly adopts a highly accurate, large-diameter ground
aspherical lens element. While achieving higher surface
accuracy, glass material with a high refractive index that
was previously considered dicult to employ for molded-
glass aspherical lenses is utilized to eectively compensate
various lens aberrations with improved corrective capability.
Also, the spherical lens elements incorporated in this lens are
made using glass of outstandingly high quality and surface
accuracy.
ARNEO Coat
Effective ghost/flare reduction for incident light
from a vertical direction
ARNEO Coat that provides anti-reflection performance
almost equivalent to that of Nano Crystal Coat for incident
light reaching the lens surface from a vertical direction is
adopted. This multi-layer lens coating system realizes ultra-
low reflectance stably over the entire visible light range due
to high-density, uniform coating layer thickness. Thanks to
Nikon’s original thin layer manufacturing technology with
an optimized algorithm, reflectance much closer to design
values can be achieved for every lens with consistent quality.
Together with Nano Crystal Coat that is specifically eective
for incident light from a diagonal direction, ARNEO Coat
ensures the capture of clear and crisp images with minimal
ghost and flare eects across a wide variety of backlit
situations that are normally troublesome to deal with.
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S-Line: NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Premium styling appropriate for a highest-class lens is integrated with
precision feel and superb operability
To achieve an outstanding exterior design projecting a sense of high quality that is suitable for such a symbolic
lens, a silver-colored line, lens information panel and inscription of the Noct name are featured on the lens
barrel, and every exterior part is finished with metal cutting work. In addition to its refined exterior design, this
lens also provides superior practicality in pursuit of precision feel and excellent operability. The high-precision
focus ring enables accurate manual focusing with appropriate torque and a large rotation angle even for the
shallow depth of field delivered with f/0.95 that usually makes it dicult to achieve focus, and is ideal for both
still and movie shooting. Comfortable shooting operation is also ensured with the newly adopted control ring
to which functions such as aperture setting and exposure compensation are assigned. The inside of the lens
hood is felt-lined, delivering clear rendering by eectively preventing light reflection inside the hood.
Advanced functions and features that live up to the expectations
and trust of users
Lens information panel that enables confirmation of aperture, focus distance and depth of field without
looking into the viewfinder is incorporated, a first for NIKKOR lenses. The number of functions that can be
assigned to the lens Fn button has been increased to match those of the Fn1/Fn2 buttons on the camera
body. An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism is incorporated that provides accurate diaphragm control
for stable aperture control even during continuous shooting. Fluorine coat that ensures easy removal of dust
and dirt even when they adhere to the lens surface is applied to the front element for enhanced antifouling
performance. These features all add up to assure worry-free, comfortable shooting.
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S-Line: NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Superior optical performance achieves exceptional
rendering across the entire frame
The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S adopts four ED glass and four aspherical lens
elements. It delivers the superior optical performance that only the S-Line
lenses can oer, including superb resolution that brings out the full potential
of high-pixel-count digital cameras, such as the Z 7 with 45.7 eective
megapixels.
Thanks to its outstanding resolving power, peripheral subjects can be
rendered sharply. Superb point-image reproduction is achieved when
capturing point light sources in night landscapes or starry night skies utilizing
ultra-wide angles of view. Nano Crystal Coat eectively reduces ghost and
flare, ensuring clear images even when shooting at ultra-wide angles of view,
in compositions where the sun tends to be included in the shot.
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE • Exposure: [A] mode, 2 s, f/8 • White balance: Cloudy
• Sensitivity: ISO 400 • Picture Control: Standard © Jimmy McIntyre
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Compact and lightweight lens for wider shooting
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Filter-attachable ultra-wide-angle zoom lens oering portability,
high image quality and expanded shooting possibilities
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Accessories: • LC-82B 82 mm snap-on Front
Lens Cap (supplied) • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
(supplied) • HB-86 Bayonet Hood (supplied)
• CL-C1 Lens Case (supplied) • 82 mm screw-on
filters (82 mm Neutral Color NC Filter/82 mm
Circular Polarizing Filter II) (optional)
applications
While maintaining the minimum required size to deliver an extremely high
standard of optical performance, this lens provides outstanding portability,
making it an ideal partner for the compact Z series cameras. The easy-to-
carry, approx. 485 g lightweight body employs a lens mechanism that can
extend/retract the lens via zoom ring rotation without pressing a button,
ensuring remarkable agility for faster shooting compared to conventional
retractable-type lenses.
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S-Line: NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
World’s first* filter-attachable ultra-wide-angle zoom lens
covering a focal length from 14 mm
The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S covers a focal length from 14 mm to 30 mm,
allowing it to deliver images with dynamic perspectives, as well as capture a
broad range of scenes. With its small diameter and slim front lens element,
it is the world’s first* wide-angle zoom lens with a focal length from 14 mm
that is also filter-attachable. Photographers can shoot more creatively with
Polarizing or ND filters, which cannot be used with conventional lenses.
Because the lens can be protected with a filter or lens hood, is sealed for
dust- and drip-resistance and has a fluorine coat applied to its front surface,
photographers can shoot more actively with ease.
* Among FX-format (full-size)
compatible interchangeable lenses
for digital cameras, available as of
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research.
Constant maximum aperture at f/4 throughout the zoom
range
The maximum aperture is fixed at f/4 at any zoom setting. Photographers
can shoot at faster shutter speeds without raising sensitivity even for relatively
dark scenes. While many zoom lenses change the maximum aperture
according to focal length, this lens enables photographers to reflect their
intentions with exposure control.
Enhanced movie recording performance achieved through
rigorous design
The NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S employs a control ring that can have various
functions assigned to it, such as focus (M/A*), aperture and exposure
compensation, ensuring smooth and quiet operation with an appropriate
amount of torque. Focus breathing (shifting of the angle of view when
adjusting focus) is eectively compensated for smoother movie recording. The
lens also incorporates various advanced movie functions, including smooth
diaphragm control that enables natural transitions in image brightness during
recording.
* M/A mode allows you to switch from autofocus to manual simply by rotating the control ring.
Other features and functions
• Highly accurate AF control for both still and movie shooting, thanks to
higher standards of lens design principles and minutely detailed lens
information enabled by high-speed, large-capacity communication between
camera and lens
• Stepping motor (STM) employed for quiet and responsive AF control
• Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism provides accurate, stable aperture
control even during high-speed continuous shooting
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 14-33mm f/4 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE
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S-Line: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
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Outstanding optical performance achieved with a fast
zoom lens featuring f/2.8 maximum aperture
The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S, one of the high-performance S-Line
models, is a fast standard zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture covering
the frequently used focal-length range from wide-angle 24 mm to 70 mm.
Superior optical performance is realized by fully utilizing the latest optical
technologies while maximizing the high flexibility in lens design that the Z
mount system provides. For the AF drive system, the new “multi-focusing
system” is adopted. While contributing to highly accurate, high-speed AF, it
achieves an extremely sharp focal plane across the entire shooting range,
including close distances, for any scene. Also, the large bokeh eect that the
f/2.8 maximum aperture enables, as well as the natural, beautiful bokeh
characteristics with minimal coloring, let you bring impressive emphasis
to main subjects. Outstandingly high image quality that you might only
expect from the highest-class standard zoom lens can be enjoyed from the
maximum aperture at all shooting distances.
© Ami Vitale
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE • Exposure: [M] mode, 1/640 s, f/7.1 • White balance: Natural light auto
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Fast standard zoom realized as an ideal versatile lens that provides
overwhelming rendering quality, whatever the shooting scene
• Sensitivity: ISO 64 • Picture Control: Standard © Ami Vitale
Compact and light body is attained for a high-performance
zoom lens
Portability is an important factor in making this fast standard zoom lens
highly versatile. Thanks to the Z mount system that provides substantially
improved flexibility in lens design, a compact and light lens body that was
previously thought dicult to achieve with an f/2.8 zoom lens is realized while
delivering a higher standard of optical performance. The easy-to-carry body
with a weight of approx. 805 g and a length of 126.0 mm increases shooting
opportunities, enabling creation of imaginative works for both business and
leisure/hobby situations, as well as dynamic landscape shots during travel.
Great movie recording performance realized by intensive
consideration for even the smallest details
© Ami Vitale
Size comparison
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
The NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S delivers high rendering performance in
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Lens construction: 17 elements in 15 groups (2 ED
glass and 4 aspherical lens elements, elements
with Nano Crystal Coat or ARNEO Coat, and
fluorine-coated front and rear lens elements)
Minimum focus distance: 0.38 m/1.25 ft
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Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.22×
Filter-attachment size: 82 mm
Accessories: • LC-82B 82 mm snap-on Front
Lens Cap (supplied) • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
(supplied) • HB-87 Bayonet Hood (supplied)
• CL-C2 Lens Case (supplied) • 82 mm screw-on
filters (82 mm Neutral Color NC Filter/82 mm
Circular Polarizing Filter II) (optional)
both still and movie shooting. Genuine movie performance is achieved via
the adoption of a variety of features that enable smooth movie expression.
It incorporates a control ring to which aperture or exposure compensation
setting can be assigned. Smooth and quiet recording is made possible with
its click-less operational feel. Also, the operation sounds of AF and diaphragm
mechanisms are intensively suppressed to ensure comfortable recording.
Focus breathing (shifting of the angle of view when adjusting focus) is
eectively compensated for smoother movie recording. Other advanced
movie functions include smooth diaphragm control that provides natural
transitions in image brightness during recording.
© Ami Vitale
S-Line: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
High-performance lens coating systems for effective ghost
and flare reduction
As well as Nano Crystal Coat, the lens also adopts the newly developed anti-
reflection coating system, ARNEO Coat. This system is particularly eective for
incident light reaching the lens surface from a vertical direction. Utilized with
Nano Crystal Coat that is eective for incident light from a diagonal direction,
ARNEO Coat realizes ultra-low reflectance stably over the entire visible light
range. Thanks to this, sharp and clear images with minimal ghost and flare
eects can be captured even when a light source is located within the frame.
Refined styling and high functionality that a higher-class
S-Line model provides
In addition to an easy-to-use control ring that functions independently
of the focus ring, a lens information panel is incorporated that enables
quick confirmation of aperture, focus distance, depth of field, etc., without
looking into the viewfinder. It also adopts a L-Fn (lens function) button,
which enhances convenience by allowing an increased number of functions
to be assigned. For the lens hood, a hood release is employed to prevent
unintentional dropping of the hood. All of these features contribute to the
refinement of design and functionality.
Reliability that enables photographers to use it with
supreme confidence
The lens body was designed carefully considering dust- and drip-resistant
performance. Various areas including movable parts of the lens barrel are
sealed to prevent dust and water droplets from entering the body. Nikon’s
original fluorine coat is applied to the front and rear lens elements, that are
likely to get dirty during outdoor shooting. Besides its superb anti-fouling
performance, its anti-reflection performance also contributes to obtaining
clearer images, whatever the circumstances.
Other features and functions
• Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism provides accurate, stable aperture
control even during high-speed continuous shooting
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE
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• Exposure: Manual, 1/400 s, f/6.3 • Sensitivity: ISO 160 © Ami Vitale
S-Line: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
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Superior optical performance optimized for high-megapixel
digital cameras
Employing one aspherical ED glass, one ED glass and three aspherical lens
elements, outstanding optical performance is realized. Sharp resolution is
retained even in the peripheral areas of the frame throughout the entire
zoom range from the maximum aperture. Minimum focus distance of 0.3 m
across the zoom range, fine point-image reproduction and high tolerance for
backlight with Nano Crystal Coat are also provided, resulting in high image
quality for both stills and movies in diverse scenes.
Standard zoom lens covering 24-70 mm to comply with
diverse scenes
© Tamara Lackey
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE • Exposure: Manual, 1/80 s, f/4 • White balance: Color temperature (5700K)
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Vivid © Tamara Lackey
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Portable, high-performance standard zoom lens, with superb rendering
that can transform every scene into a work of art
The frequently used, standard focal-length range from wide-angle 24 mm
to medium-telephoto 70 mm can eectively cover a wide variety of scenes
and subjects. In general shooting from snapshots of everyday life to portraits
and landscapes, this lens enables the capture of high-quality images without
changing lenses.
© Tamara Lackey© Tamara Lackey
Constant maximum aperture of f/4 throughout the entire
zoom range
The maximum aperture is f/4 at any zoom setting. This enables the use of
high-speed shutter without increasing ISO sensitivity even in comparatively
dark situations. Also, while many zoom lenses change the maximum aperture
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Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
(1 aspherical ED glass, 1 ED glass and 3
aspherical lens elements, elements with Nano
Crystal Coat, and fluorine-coated front lens
element)
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: ED glass el ement
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34°20'
Minimum focus distance: 0.3 m/0.99 ft
Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.3×
Filter-attachment size: 72 mm
Accessories: • LC-72B 72 mm snap-on Front Lens
Cap (supplied) • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap (supplied)
• HB-85 Bayonet Hood (supplied) • CL-C1 Lens
Case (supplied) • 72 mm screw-on filters (72 mm
according to focal length, this lens permits shooting using the same f/4
aperture throughout the zoom range, enabling photographers to reflect
their intentions with exposure control. In portrait shooting using a medium-
telephoto 70 mm focal length, it is possible to emphasize the subject by softly
blurring the background utilizing natural bokeh characteristics delivered with
f/4 aperture.
Neutral Color NC Filter/72 mm New Soft Focus
Filter/72 mm Circular Polarizing Filter II) (optional)
S-Line: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Achieving high optical performance in shooting and
portability
While maintaining the minimum required size to deliver an extremely high
standard of optical performance, this lens provides outstanding portability.
The easy-to-carry, approx. 500 g lightweight body employs a retractable
lens mechanism that can be set on/o via zoom ring rotation without
pressing a button, ensuring remarkable agility for faster shooting compared
to conventional retractable-type lenses. Also, A control ring is newly adopted
for more comfortable shooting operation. Functions such as focus (M/A),
aperture and exposure compensation can be assigned to the ring, ensuring
more intuitive, smoother shooting.
Great movie recording performance realized by intensive
consideration even for details
Focus breathing (shifting of the angle of view when adjusting focus) is
eectively compensated and various sounds (AF drive, diaphragm drive,
control ring operation) are reduced. Also, smooth diaphragm control
enables the recording of movies with natural transition of image brightness.
In addition, smoother image expression can be achieved via the superb
operational feel of each operation ring.
Other features and functions
• Lens body is designed carefully considering dust- and drip-resistant
performance for enhanced reliability
• Fluorine coat applied to front lens surface
• Highly accurate AF control for both still and movie shooting with higher
standards of lens design principles and minutely detailed lens information
with high-speed, large-capacity communication
• A stepping motor (STM) is employed for quiet and responsive AF control
• Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism that accurately controls the
aperture for stable aperture control even during continuous shooting
• Exposure: Manual, 1.2 s, f/8 • White balance: Auto 1 (2910K) • Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Vivid © Tamara Lackey
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Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE
S-Line: NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
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Superior rendering capability that overturns the perception
of an f/1.8 lens
Higher optical performance very dierent from conventional f/1.8 lenses is
realized through the following four factors: 1) resolving power compatible
with high-megapixel digital cameras that enables reproduction of even
minute texture, 2) superb point-image reproduction when capturing point light
sources in night landscapes, 3) soft and natural bokeh characteristics, and
4) reduced axial chromatic aberration for minimal color fringing. Specifically,
regarding resolution, thanks to the adoption of a multi-focusing system, high
imaging performance is provided at any focus distance. Even minute details
of distant scenery are sharply reproduced, while in close-range portraits, it
is possible to emphasize the subject by rendering the eyes in sharp focus
against a softly blurred background. Also, Nano Crystal Coat that eectively
reduces ghost and flare is employed to ensure clear, sharp reproduction even
for backlit situations. While achieving higher optical performance, compact
design is also attained for superb portability.
© Yoshitsugu Enomoto
© Ross Harvey
Quiet, high-speed and highly accurate AF
With the adoption of the multi-focusing system, higher standards of lens
design principles, and more detailed lens information with high-speed,
large-capacity communication between the camera and lens, outstandingly
accurate AF control is attained for both still and movie shooting. The multi-
focusing system is a new AF drive system that also contributes to enhancing
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE • Exposure: [A] mode, 1/5000 s, f/1.8 • White balance: Auto (6000K)
• Sensitivity: ISO Auto (100) • Picture Control: Standard © Ross Harvey
optical performance. Via the combination of AF drive units within the
lens body, the position of the lens focus groups is precisely controlled. By
drastically reducing aberrations, superb imaging performance is delivered
across the entire shooting range including close distances. Furthermore,
extremely accurate and high-speed AF control is also realized. A new,
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
powerful stepping motor (STM) that enables highly precise lens stopping
control is employed for further improved focusing accuracy. Utilizing a
New-generation, fast, wide-angle lens useful in a wide variety of situations,
stepping motor also results in an outstandingly quiet AF drive mechanism.
delivering superior rendering that overwhelms other 35mm f/1.8 lenses
Highly convenient features and superior operability
A control ring is newly adopted to which functions such as focus (M/A),
aperture and exposure compensation can be assigned. The ring enables
comfortable shooting with its superior operational feel. It also works as the
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10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm
0
: Aspherical lens elements
: ED glass el ements
84°
Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups (2 ED
glass elements and 3 aspherical lens elements,
and elements with Nano Crystal Coat)
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m/0.82 ft
Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.19×
Filter-attachment size: 62 mm
Accessories: • LC-62B 62 mm snap-on Front Lens
Cap (supplied) • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap (supplied)
• HB-89 Bayonet Hood (supplied) • CL-C1 Lens
Case (supplied) • 62 mm screw-on filters (62 mm
Neutral Color NC Filter/62 mm New Soft Focus
Filter/62 mm Circular Polarizing Filter II) (optional)
focus ring when manual focus mode is selected.
S-Line: NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Great movie recording performance realized by intensive
consideration even for details
Focus breathing (shifting of the angle of view when adjusting focus) is
eectively compensated and various sounds (AF drive, diaphragm drive,
control ring operation) are minimized. Also, smooth diaphragm control
enables the recording of movies with natural transition of image brightness. In
addition, smooth image expression is achieved with comfortable operation of
the control ring.
Other features and functions
• Lens body is designed carefully considering dust- and drip-resistant
performance for enhanced reliability
• Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism that accurately controls the
aperture for stable aperture control even during high-speed continuous
shooting
• Exposure: Manual, 1/640 s, f/8 • White balance: Auto 1 (6280K) • Sensitivity: ISO 250 • Picture Control: Standard © Ross Harvey
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Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE
S-Line : NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
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Outstanding rendering realized with the new Z mount
optical system that overturns perceptions about f/1.8 lenses
Optical performance remarkably superior to that of conventional lenses is
achieved by the lens arrangement made possible by the new Z lens mount.
The lens construction of 12 elements in 9 groups including ED glasses and
aspherical lenses provides evidence of a superb optical design that delivers
uncompromising image quality. Higher optical performance that diers
from conventional f/1.8 lenses is attained through the following four factors:
1) resolving power compatible with high-megapixel digital cameras that
enables reproduction of even minute texture, 2) soft and beautiful bokeh
characteristics even at short distances, 3) intensively reduced axial chromatic
aberration, and 4) superb point-image reproduction. The full potential of this
lens can be realized even at the maximum aperture. Superb resolving power,
specifically, is retained at a higher level, providing sharp reproduction of
details across the entire frame at any focus distance. Also, Nano Crystal Coat
that eectively reduces ghost and flare is employed to ensure clear, sharp
rendering even under backlit conditions. Outstanding rendering performance
that changes perceptions about f/1.8 lenses enables the capture of images
just the way photographers imagine they will be. While enhancing optical
performance, compact design is also achieved for superb portability.
© Kenta Aminaka
© Kenta Aminaka
Quiet and highly accurate AF
With the higher standards of lens design principles, and more detailed lens
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE • Exposure: Manual, 1/200 s, f/1.8 • White balance: Auto 1 (4780K)
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Portrait © Kenta Aminaka
information via high-speed, large-capacity communication between the
camera and lens, outstandingly accurate AF control is provided for both still
and movie shooting. A new, powerful stepping motor (STM) that enables quiet
and accurate AF control is adopted as an AF actuator. The stepping motor
realizes quiet AF shooting while ensuring high optical performance, which is
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
usually dicult to attain.
New-generation, fast prime lens with superior rendering for exquisite image
expression that redefines perceptions of what a 50mm f/1.8 lens can do
Highly convenient features and superior operability
A control ring is newly adopted to which functions such as focus (M/A),
aperture and exposure compensation can be assigned. The ring enables
comfortable shooting with its superior operational feel. It also works as the
focus ring when manual focus mode is selected.
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Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (2 ED
glass elements and 2 aspherical lens elements,
and elements with Nano Crystal Coat)
Minimum focus distance: 0.4 m/1.32 ft
Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.15×
Filter-attachment size: 62 mm
Accessories: • LC-62B 62 mm snap-on Front
Lens Cap (supplied) • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
(supplied) • HB-90 Bayonet Hood (supplied) •
CL-C1 Lens Case (supplied) • 62 mm screw-on
filters (62 mm Neutral Color NC Filter/62 mm
New Soft Focus Filter/62 mm Circular Polarizing
Filter II) (optional)
S-Line: NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Great movie recording performance realized by intensive
consideration even for details
Focus breathing (shifting of the angle of view when adjusting focus) is
eectively compensated and various sounds (AF drive, diaphragm drive,
control ring operation) are minimized. Also, smooth diaphragm control
enables the recording of movies with natural transition of image brightness. In
addition, smooth image expression is achieved with superb operational feel
of the control ring.
Other features and functions
• Lens body is designed carefully considering dust- and drip-resistant
performance for enhanced reliability
• Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism that accurately controls the
aperture for stable aperture control even during high-speed continuous
shooting
• Exposure: Manual, 1/200 s, f/1.8 • White balance: Auto 1 (4760K) • Sensitivity: ISO 64 • Picture Control: Portrait © Kenta Aminaka
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Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE
Mount Adapter FTZ
Mount Adapter FTZ
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED + Mount Adapter FTZ
• Image quality: JPEG FINE • Exposure: Manual, 1/160 s, f/3.2
• White balance: Day white fluorescent, B3.50, M3.50
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Portrait © Lafugue Logos
Mount Adapter FTZ
Extend the superb performance of the new Nikon mirrorless camera system
to the vast NIKKOR F lens lineup
Nikon’s new mount system plays an essential role in the realization of this unprecedented imaging system.
What’s more, the Mount Adapter FTZ allows long-time Nikon users to continue utilizing their existing
NIKKOR F lenses seamlessly with the new system. Shooting with AE is enabled with a total of approx. 360
types of NIKKOR F lens from AI type onwards, while shooting with AF/AE is available with 93 types of
AF-P/AF-S/AF-I lenses, ensuring the same operation as with the new Nikon mirrorless camera system.
• Shooting with AE is available with approx. 360 types of NIKKOR F
lens from AI type onwards.
• Shooting with AF/AE is available with 93 types of AF-P/AF-S/AF-I
lenses.
• In shooting with AF, all AF/AF-area modes of Nikon mirrorless
camera system can be used without limitation. AF speed setting
during movie recording is available with some lenses.
• In shooting with AE, all metering/exposure modes of Nikon
mirrorless camera system can be used without limitation.
• Image quality equivalent to using Nikon mirrorless camera system is
ensured, maximizing the optical performance of each NIKKOR F lens.
• In-camera VR available when attaching a NIKKOR F lens without
built-in VR.
• When attaching a NIKKOR F lens with built-in VR, both in-lens
VR and in-camera VR activate to detect camera shake in three
rotational directions (yaw, pitch and roll).
• Various sections are eectively sealed to ensure dust- and dripresistant performance equivalent to that of NIKKOR F lenses.
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED + Mount Adapter FTZ © Lafugue Logos
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR + Mount Adapter FTZ © Marsel Van Oosten
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Mount Adapter FTZ
Mount Adapter FTZ
Supported Features
Supported features are indicated by check marks (3), unsupported features by dashes (—).
Focus mode Shooting mode
MF (with
electronic
rangefinder)
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MF AUTO, P, S A, M
3 3 3 3
3
3 3 3 3
3
Lens
Autofocus
Manual focus
CPU
*Mode M only.
Mode
AF
AF-S Type G, E, and D;
AF-P Type G and E;
CPU
AF-I Type D
AF Type G and D —
Other AF Lenses — —
PC-E NIKKOR Series, PC
NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED
CPU
PC Micro 85mm f/2.8D — —
AI-P Lenses — —
Non-
AI-, AI-Modified
NIKKOR or Nikon Series
E Lenses
3 3 3 3 3 3
— —
— —
Telling Lenses Apart
Metering mode
3 3 3
—
—
*
3
3 3
Points Common to all F Mount NIKKOR Lenses
The following restrictions and precautions apply to all F mount NIKKOR lenses:
• If the lens is equipped with an aperture ring, select minimum aperture (the highest f-number) before attaching the
lens to the mount adapter.
• Attaching a DX lens automatically selects the DX image area and disables the Image Dust O ref photo option in
the camera setup menu.
• Custom Setting f2 (Custom control assignment) > Lens Fn button option in the camera menus applies to the lens
focus function button. In the case of lenses equipped with a focus function selector, the option chosen with the
camera applies only if AF-L is selected with the focus function selector.
• The Focus shift shooting option in the camera photo shooting menu can be used with AF-S and AF-P lenses. No
peaking stack image is recorded.
• The Vignette control and Auto distortion control options in the movie shooting menu have no eect.
3
• The edges of pictures taken with Auto distortion control enabled in the photo shooting menu may be cropped out in
order to reduce distortion. Take a test shot and view the results in the display.
• Sounds may be audible from the lens or mount adapter during shooting or when the camera is turned on or o.
• The WT-7/A/B/C Wireless Transmitter cannot be attached to the camera tripod mount while the Mount Adapter
FTZ is in use. Insert the WT-7/A/B/C into its supplied case and attach it to the strap or the tripod.
• The option selected for Custom Setting g4 (AF speed) applies only to AF-P lenses and the lenses listed below. All
other lenses focus at maximum speed.
* For details, see the instruction manual of the Mount Adapter FTZ.
n AF-S Type G, E, and D; AF-P Type G and E; AF-I Type D
An AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G is shown.
AF-S
AF-P
AF-I
G
E
D
AF-S, AF-P, or AF-I G, E, or D
n Other AF Lenses
An AI AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4S is shown.
AF
.4
No G, E, or D labelAF
n AF Type G and D
An AI AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D is shown.
AF
AF
n AI-, AI-Modified NIKKOR or Nikon Series E Lenses
An AI Nikkor 50mm f/1.4S lens is shown.
G
D
G or D
Incompatible Lenses and Accessories
The following lenses and accessories cannot be used with the Mount Adapter FTZ. Attempting to forcibly attach any
of this equipment could damage the adapter or the lens. Individual variation may render lenses other than those
listed below incompatible; do not use force if you encounter resistance when attempting to attach a lens.
• Non-AI lenses
• IX-NIKKOR
• TC-16A AF Teleconverter
• Lenses that require the AU-1 focusing unit (400mm
f/4.5, 600mm f/5.6, 800mm f/8, 1200mm f/11)
• Fisheye (6mm f/5.6, 7.5mm f/5.6, 8mm f/8, OP 10mm
f/5.6)
• 2.1cm f/4
• K2 Extension Ring
• 180-600mm f/8 ED (serial numbers 174041-174180)
• 360-1200mm f/11 ED (serial numbers 174031-174127)
• 200-600mm f/9.5 (serial numbers 280001-300490)
• AF lenses for the F3AF (AF 80mm f/2.8, AF 200mm
f/3.5 ED, TC-16 AF Teleconverter)
• PC 28mm f/4 (serial number 180900 or earlier)
• PC 35mm f/2.8 (serial numbers 851001-906200)
• PC 35mm f/3.5 (old type)
• Reflex 1000mm f/6.3 (old type)
• NIKKOR-H Auto 2.8cm f/3.5 (28mm f/3.5) lenses with
serial numbers below 362000
• NIKKOR-S Auto 3.5cm f/2.8 (35mm f/2.8) lenses with
serial numbers below 928000
• NIKKOR-S Auto 5cm f/2 (50mm f/2)
• NIKKOR-Q Auto 13.5cm f/3.5 (135mm f/3.5) lenses
with serial numbers below 753000
• Micro-NIKKOR 5.5cm f/3.5
• Medical-NIKKOR Auto 200mm f/5.6
• Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 85-250mm f/4-4.5
• Auto NIKKOR Telephoto-Zoom 200-600mm f/9.5-10.5
Exposure meter coupling guide
AI-, AI-modified NIKKOR, and Nikon Series E lenses have an
exposure meter coupling guide on the aperture ring; they do
not have CPU contacts and their labels do not begin with “AF”.
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Optical technologies
Aspherical lens
Aspherical lens elements are particularly useful for correcting distortion and spherical
aberration. Because a single aspherical lens element provides a compensation eect
equivalent to that of several spherical lenses, a compact and light design can be
achieved.
For the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct, a larger-diameter, ground aspherical lens is
utilized. Besides providing uniformly precise lens surface, via the adoption of glass
material with a high refractive index that was previously considered dicult to employ
for molded-glass aspherical lenses, the ground aspherical lens accurately compensates
various lens aberrations with its outstanding aberration correction capability.
ARNEO Coat
In addition to the proven Nano Crystal Coat, the newly developed ARNEO Coat anti-
reflection coating system is incorporated in some S-Line lenses. This advanced system
delivers an equivalent or superior anti-reflection eect to that of Nano Crystal Coat for
incident light reaching the lens surface from a vertical direction. Utilized in combination
with Nano Crystal Coat, ARNEO Coat enables the capture of clear and crisp images
with minimal ghost and flare eects even when a light source is located within the
frame.
Thanks to Nikon’s original thin-layer manufacturing technology with its optimized
algorithm, reflectance that closely approaches design values can be attained for every
lens with consistent quality due to high-density, uniform coating layer thickness, realizing
ultra-low reflectance stably over the entire visible light range.
Eective for incident light from a vertical direction
Without ARNEO Coat
Incident light
Reflected light
Conventional
multilayer coating
Lens
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass
ARNEO Coat
Incident light
Reflected light
ARNEO Coat
Lens
Ultra-low reflectance across the
entire visible light range
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*Nikon Super Integrated Coating
ARNEO coat
Conventional SIC*
Aspherical ED glass
Using ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass that successfully minimizes color fringing as a
material, this type of lens features non-spherical surfaces on one or both sides of the
glass. It provides superior rendering capability by maximizing the advantages of both
ED glass and an aspherical lens – eectively correcting various lens aberrations such
as lateral chromatic aberration, coma flare at the periphery, as well as distortion and
spherical aberration.
HRI (High Refractive Index) lens
With a refractive index of more than 2.0, one HRI lens can oer eects equivalent
to those obtained with several normal glass elements and can compensate for both
field curvature and spherical aberration. Therefore, HRI lenses achieve great optical
performance in an even more compact body.
Nano Crystal Coat
Nano Crystal Coat is an antireflective coating that employs an extra-low refractive index
coating featuring ultra-fine, nano-sized crystal particles. This coating eectively reduces
ghost and flare eects caused by red light and light entering the lens diagonally,
resulting in clearer images.
Fluorine coat
Nikon’s fluorine coat eciently repels dust, water droplets, grease or dirt, ensuring
easy removal even when they adhere to the lens surface. Thanks to Nikon’s original
technology, it delivers higher durability and is more peel-resistant. Its anti-reflective eect
also contributes to the capture of clear images.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating
Nikon’s exclusive multilayer lens coating applied to all current lenses in the NIKKOR lineup
provides high transmittance over a wider wavelength range. Even for zoom lenses with
a large number of glass elements, this coating system eectively reduces the ghost and
flare eects that are likely to occur in backlit situations, helping you achieve high-contrast
images with rich gradation. With outstanding color balance and reproduction capability,
superb optical performance is delivered even in special applications including infrared
photography.
Nikon was the world’s first camera maker to develop ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass that
could minimize prism-caused color dispersion. Color fringing caused by dierences in
focal length is eectively minimized.
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Focus breathing reduction in movie recording
Focus breathing is a phenomenon that shifts the angle of view when adjusting focus.
NIKKOR Z lens reduces this defect by carefully considering the optical system, ensuring
smooth movie expression with minimal shift of angle of view.
NIKKOR Technology
NIKKOR Technology
Mechanical technologies
Multi-focusing system
Via the combination of multiple AF drive units providing driving power at high speed
and with high accuracy, the position of the focus groups is precisely controlled resulting
in superb imaging performance at all focus distances, as well as achieving extremely
accurate and high-speed AF control while strictly compensating aberrations. Even when
shooting subjects at the minimum focus distance that is likely to produce aberrations,
high-resolution images with minimized defects can be captured.
Stepping motor
Operated with pulse electric power, this AF drive motor oers high response and
controllability for starting and stopping, and its simple mechanical structure allows for
supremely quiet operation – advantageous for video shooting and other times when
operational noise from the lens is a concern.
For the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S, a new, powerful stepping motor that provides superb
driving power and quiet AF control is incorporated. With the higher driving power
through the strengthened rotational torque, even large-diameter lenses of a fast lens can
be easily controlled, resulting in high optical performance and high-resolution rendering.
Also, via the adoption of ball bearings for the shaft, smoother shaft rotation is achieved,
contributing to quiet and comfortable AF control. The high shock-resistant performance
of the motor further enhances reliability.
Rear Focusing
With Nikon’s Rear Focusing (RF) system, all the lens elements are divided into specific
lens groups, with only the rear lens group moving for focusing. This makes autofocusing
operation smoother and faster.
Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism
An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism is incorporated inside the body of lenses and
controlled via electronic signals from the camera body. This permits incredibly accurate
aperture control even during high-speed continuous shooting.
Rounded diaphragm
When shooting scenes that include point light sources such as street illuminations, blurry,
polygon-shaped spots are likely to appear in images. A rounded diaphragm was realized
by using specialized blades resulting in a beautiful, naturally round shape for out-of-
focus objects.
M/A (manual-priority auto) mode
Simply by rotating a focus ring, M/A mode allows you to switch from autofocus to
manual with virtually no time lag. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine
manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder.
Internal Focusing
With this focusing method, all the lens elements are divided into front, middle and rear
groups, with only the middle group moving to focus. Variations in degree of aberration
caused by focusing are reduced. Also, lens-driving torque is light and weight balance
does not change during focusing. The focusing speed of AF lenses can be increased.
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Specifications
Product name
Mount Nikon Z mount Nikon Z mount Nikon Z mount Nikon Z mount Nikon Z mount Nikon Z mount
Focal length 14-30 mm 24-70 mm 24-70 mm 35 mm 50 mm —
Maximum aperture f/4 f/2.8 f/4 f/1.8 f/1.8 —
Lens construction
Angle of view
Focal length scale 14, 16, 20, 24, 30 mm 24, 28, 35, 50, 70 mm 24, 28, 35, 50, 70 mm — — —
Focusing system Internal Focusing (IF) system Internal Focusing (IF) system Internal Focusing (IF) system Rear Focus (RF) system Internal Focusing (IF) system —
Focusing
Minimum focus distance
Multi-focusing system — Yes — Yes — —
AF actuator STM STM STM STM STM —
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Mount Adapter FTZ
14 elements in 12 groups (4 ED
glass and 4 aspherical lens
elements, elements with Nano
Crystal Coat, and fluorinecoated front lens element)
114° – 72° (FX format)
90° – 50° (DX format)
0.28 m/0.92 ft from focal plane
at all zoom positions
17 elements in 15 groups
(2 ED glass and 4 aspherical
lens elements, elements with
Nano Crystal Coat or ARNEO
Coat,
and fluorine-coated front and
rear lens elements)
84° – 34°20’ (FX format)
61° – 22°50’ (DX format)
0.38 m/1.25 ft from focal plane
at all zoom positions
14 elements in 11 groups
(1 aspherical ED glass, 1 ED
glass and 3 aspherical lens
elements, elements with Nano
Crystal Coat, and fluorinecoated front lens element)
84° – 34°20’ (FX format)
61° – 22°50’ (DX format)
0.3 m/0.99 ft from focal plane
at all zoom positions
11 elements in 9 groups
(2 ED glass and 3 aspherical
lens elements, and elements
with Nano Crystal Coat)
63° (FX fomat)
44° (DX format)
0.25 m/0.82 ft from focal plane 0.4 m/1.32 ft from focal plane —
12 elements in 9 groups
(2 ED glass and 2 aspherical
lens elements, and elements
with Nano Crystal Coat)
47° (FX format)
31°30’ (DX format)
—
—
Maximum reproduction ratio 0.16× 0.22× 0.3× 0.19× 0.15× —
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) —
Aperture range f/4 - 22 f/2.8 - 22 f/4 - 22 f/1.8 - 16 f/1.8 - 16 —
Filter-attachment size 82 mm (P=0.75 mm) 82 mm (P=0.75 mm) 72 mm (P=0.75 mm) 62 mm (P=0.75 mm) 62 mm (P=0.75 mm) —
Dimensions (max. diameter × distance
from camera lens mount flange)
Weight Approx. 485 g/1 lb 1.2 oz Approx. 805 g/1 lb 12.4 oz Approx. 500 g/1 lb 1.7 oz Approx. 370 g/13.1 oz Approx. 415 g/14.7 oz Approx. 135 g/4.8 oz
Lens only Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible —
Circular Polarizing Filter II
Hood Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible Compatible —
Supplied accessories
Approx. 89.0 × 85.0 mm
(when lens is retracted)
• LC-82B 82 mm snap-on
Front Lens Cap
• LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap • HB-
86 Bayonet Hood • CL-C1 Lens
Case
Approx. 89.0 × 126.0 mm
• LC-82B 82 mm snap-on Front
Lens Cap • LF-N1 Rear Lens
Cap • HB-87 Bayonet Hood •
CL-C2 Lens Case
Approx. 77. 5 × 88.5 mm
(when lens is retracted)
• LC-72B 72 mm snap-on Front
Lens Cap • LF-N1 Rear Lens
Cap • HB-85 Bayonet Hood •
CL-C1 Lens Case
Approx. 73.0 × 86.0 mm Approx. 76.0 × 86.5 mm
• LC-62B 62 mm snap-on Front
Lens Cap • LF-N1 Rear Lens
Cap • HB-89 Bayonet Hood •
CL-C1 Lens Case
• LC-62B 62 mm snap-on Front
Lens Cap • LF-N1 Rear Lens
Cap • HB-90 Bayonet Hood •
CL-C1 Lens Case
Approx. 70.0 (excluding
projections)
× 80.0 mm
• BF-1B Body Cap
• LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
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Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. March 2019
TO ENSURE CORRECT USAGE, READ MANUALS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR EQUIPMENT.
Nikon Inc. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, N.Y. 11747-3064, U.S.A. www.nikonusa.com
ML-Z NIKKOR-02-03/2019
2019 Nikon Inc.
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