Nikon has unveiled their newest S-Line offering, the Z 35mm f/1.2 S, a wide-angle prime lens featuring an exceptional f/1.2 maximum aperture delivering outstanding performance for both photographers and cinematographers alike.
Sharing a similar design concept to the Z 50mm f/1.2 S and the Z 85mm f/1.2 S lenses, the 35mm f/1.2 S offers superior rendering capabilities that help to emphasize the main subjects with soft and beautiful bokeh, as well as offering a dramatic shallow depth-of-field and a realistic expression of textures along the focal plane.
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The lens allows soft, delicate organic textures such as skin and hair to be captured with a natural authenticity, while reflective objects like jewelry are sharp and free of distracting colour aberrations.
In terms of lens elements, it includes three ED glass elements and one aspherical ED element, allowing for effective reduction of false colour aberrations.
In addition, the application of Nikon’s proprietary Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat, and ARNEO Coat combine to minimize ghosting and flare.
The multi-focusing system uses stepping motors (STMs) allowing for fast and accurate AF drive when capturing both still images and video.
For cinematographers, the lens has also been optimized for video, including features such as a clickless control ring, silent focusing and stable exposure, as well as suppressed focus breathing that effectively reduces shifts to the angle of view when focusing.
The two conveniently placed L-Fn buttons, located on the top and side of the lens, allow for a wide variety of functions to be assigned.
Finally, thanks to all of the advanced features, the new Z 35mm f/1.2 S is going to be a must-have lens for those shooting events, weddings, fashion, as well as for filmmakers of all levels.
Primary Features of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
- Enables unique imaging styles through the combination of high resolving power achieved superior optical performance, smooth and beautiful bokeh that takes full advantage of the shallow depth-of field at f/1.2, and 35mm angle of view.
- Achieves a sense of depth with smooth bokeh that transitions gently as it moves away from the focal plane.
- A lens structure with perfect symmetry in front of and behind the aperture realizes outstanding optical performance.
- Three ED glass elements and one aspherical ED glass elements enable effective correction of various lens aberrations.
- Adoption of Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat effectively reduces ghosting and flares for clear rendering even in tough lighting conditions.
- Adoption of a multi-focusing system that uses stepping motors (STMs) realizes fast and accurate AF drive for both still images and video.
- Features a design optimized for video, including a clickless control ring, silent focusing and stable exposure, and suppressed focus breathing to effectively reduce shifts to the angle of view when focusing.
- Two convenient L-Fn buttons, to which a wide variety of functions can be assigned, enable smooth adjustment of settings, even during vertical shooting.
- Superior dust and drip-resistant performance is ensured by sealing various parts of the lens, including movable parts of the lens barrel.