Nikon Z 58, Z 14-30, Z 24-70, Z 35, Z 50 User Manual
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
lens and body 1
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
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