Along with the announcement of Nikon’s new mirrorless Z-system was the development announcement of a 58mm f/0. 95 Noct lens. The Z-mount’s huge inner diameter of 55mm (the F-mount has a 44mm diameter) means more light collection capability, which enables ridiculously fast lens design.
Nikon’s F-mount 58mm offering tops out at f/1. 4. Of course, the larger […]. petapixel.com
Nikon Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR hands-on The Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR is the latest addition to Nikon's range of lenses for the Z mount. It's a superzoom lens designed for full-frame cameras that extends from the wide-angle well into the telephoto range. dpreview.com »
2024-04-03 16:00
Image: Nikon Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 28-400mm F4-8 VR, a superzoom lens with a 14. 2x zoom range. Nikon tells us the lens is designed to meet the needs of both photo and video users. dpreview.com »
2024-03-27 07:01
It's almost impossible to accidentally make a soft image with the new Nikon Z 135mm f1. 8 S Plena lens. This just might be the sharpest lens ever produced by Nikon. Train this lens on a professional model, and you just could be coming back with some of the best portraits you've ever taken. thephoblographer.com »
2023-10-23 07:00
I think we can all agree that Nikon doesn't make a lot of professional zoom lenses that are very unique. But now, they're getting the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2. 8 lens -- and it's only going to be $1,999 when it launches on September 21st, 2023. thephoblographer.com »
2023-08-24 06:00
Considering the strides they've made with their full-frame cameras, it's sometimes odd to look at Nikon and see them announce a new lens for APS-C cameras. Don't get me wrong, I feel the same way about Canon doing it. thephoblographer.com »
2023-05-31 07:01
Cosina has announced four new manual focus, metal barrel Voigtlander prime lenses for Nikon Z and Fujifilm X mounts, plus a new lens adapter. The Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm F2 Aspherical lens is a full-frame standard prime lens for Nikon Z mount. dpreview.com »
2022-02-25 23:23
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_8470657868","galleryId":"8470657868","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Nikon has officially announced the Nikkor Z 400mm F2. dpreview.com »
2022-01-19 07:01
Introduction 90%Overall scoreJump to conclusion Nikon's Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2. 8 S is a bright wide-angle zoom lens for the company's Z-mount mirrorless cameras. With a focal range of 14-24mm on full-frame bodies or 21-36mm on APS-C bodies, it's a great walkaround lens for landscapes and cityscapes alike. dpreview.com »
2021-10-11 17:00
Cosina has announced the Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2. 8 SL II S Aspherical lens for Nikon F-mount. This all-metal manual lens is an homage to Nikon’s film lenses from the 1960s. The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 28mm f/2. petapixel.com »
2021-09-15 23:13
The 70-200mm f2. 8 lens is meant to be a workhorse lens that can move seamlessly from one genre to the next. Now, Nikon has brought that workhorse to the Z mount system. The Nikon Z 70-200mm f2. 8 VR S is a $2,600 lens that boasts closer autofocus than competing lenses and even lighter weight. thephoblographer.com »
2021-04-07 07:00
Just two weeks after releasing a $360 50mm f/1. 2 lens for Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras, lens maker Meike has just unveiled its very first autofocus lens: the ultra-affordable 85mm f/1. 8 AF for Nikon and Canon DSLRs. petapixel.com »
2020-08-11 18:40
The NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6. 3 is the new kit lens for the Z5 entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera. photographyblog.com »
2020-07-21 12:30
There are lots of great stories about the Nikon 8mm f8 fisheye lens, but perhaps one of the most famous ones is how it became the critical part of HAL 9000 in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey. The vengeful supercomputer in the film was made with this exact lens put right into it. thephoblographer.com »
2020-07-14 07:00
One of the most common complaints about Nikon’s massive NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0. 95 Noct lens is the fact that it doesn’t have autofocus. But according to Nikon, if they had included an AF motor, the size of the lens would have increased “far beyond imagination. petapixel.com »
2020-06-15 21:25
Last week, Nikon Japan moved the legendary NIKKOR AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens over into its ‘Old Product’ list of discontinued F-Mount lenses. And while Nikon USA won’t confirm the news, this probably means that the old lens is no longer in production, and will hopefully be replaced in the near future. The […] petapixel.com »
2020-04-28 23:37
PetaPixel has confirmed that Nikon is experiencing production delays on some of its most recent products due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Having previously apologized for the delay of the 70-200mm f/2. petapixel.com »
2020-03-04 01:53
Hands-on with the Nikkor Z 20mm F1. 8S The Nikon booth at WPPI is bustling with visitors hoping to listen to a free educational session or get their hands on some of the latest Nikon gear – we've at least done the latter, and taken some photos to share with you. dpreview.com »
2020-02-28 17:00
Nikon Japan has published a notice indicating that the long-awaited NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens will have to be awaited a tiny bit longer. The lens, along with its three main accessories, have been delayed and will not be shipping on February 14th as previously announced. The $2,600 70-200 lens for Nikon Z-Mount […] petapixel.com »
2020-01-31 19:54
Nikon has announced the new AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens. It’s a professional lens for the Nikon F mount that packs reach, speed, and versatility. The lens is “ideal for sports, wildlife and portrait photographers seeking a bright and fast telephoto lens that offers sharp image quality across a wide range […] petapixel.com »
2020-01-07 08:52
The previously launched Meike 85mm F2. 8 Macro full-frame and APS-C lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount, the company has announced. As with the Canon RF version that followed the model launched for Canon EF, Sony E/FE and Nikon F, the new Nikon Z-mount variant features 8 groups in 11 elements, an F2. dpreview.com »
2019-10-15 20:58
Nikon has officially launched the new Nikkor Z 58mm f/0. 95 S Noct, the fastest Nikkor lens ever made. “The 58mm Noct is a one-of-a-kind lens that pays homage to the extraordinary optical legacy that the previous Noct-NIKKOR 58mm f/1. petapixel.com »
2019-10-10 07:59
Today, the Nikon 58mm f0. 95 S Noct Lens is finally fully announced with detailed specs and all. Perhaps most shocking is the fact that the lens will command a nearly $8,000 price tag. That means that this is a lens that commands a higher price point than some medium format mirrorless cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2019-10-10 07:10
The Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f1. 8 lens was one of the original lenses that was launched alongside the new Nikon Z6, and Z7 Mirrorless cameras that the company released last year. While the lens got a decent score in their tests, the lens falls short of the performance that is displayed by competing lenses that cost about the same. thephoblographer.com »
2019-06-13 22:00
If you shoot with a Nikon full-frame DSLR and have been considering a jump to the new Z Series of full-frame mirrorless cameras, it’s now easier on your wallet to bring your existing lens collection over with you. petapixel.com »
2019-03-18 21:09
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2019-02-14 07:00
A new eBay listing details a rare grey Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm F4 D II ED lens in 'very good' condition with included case and accessories. According to the auction listing, the lens is fully functional with only 'minimal to moderate' signs of use on the barrel. dpreview.com »
2018-12-20 00:35
Nikon just released the new Nikkor 500mm f/5.6 PF ED VR, a new super-telephoto prime lens that’s ultra small and lightweight for its class. The development of this lens was announced back in June with minimal details, and now Nikon is providing a full picture of what this lens is. The Phase Fresnel (PF) lens […] petapixel.com »
2018-08-23 09:21
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_8665995549","galleryId":"8665995549","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Nikon has gone public with pricing and availability for its previously-announced AF-S Nikkor 500mm F5. dpreview.com »
2018-08-23 08:01
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5. 6E PF ED VR is a super-telephoto lens compatible with Nikon FX format SLR cameras. photographyblog.com »
2018-08-23 08:00
Rokinon has announced that its ultra-wide AF 14mm F2. 8 lens will arrive for Nikon F-mount in September. The lens, which is already available for Canon EF, is the maker's first auto focus lens for Nikon. dpreview.com »
2018-08-21 22:00
Nikon's series of video teasers continues with a look at some classic Nikkor glass and an unmarked lens at the end of the video. Astute readers may notice that the first lens shown is a Noct-Nikkor 58mm F1. dpreview.com »
2018-08-16 07:22
Among the events lined up by Nikon for this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the announcement of its new AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E C1. 4 FL ED VR super-telephoto zoom lens. Designed to be suited for sports and wildlife photography, the professional FX-format lens promises to be more versatile than ever with the latest NIKKOR lens technologies. thephoblographer.com »
2018-01-09 05:01
$(document). ready(function() { SampleGalleryV2({"containerId":"embeddedSampleGallery_5203459285","galleryId":"5203459285","isEmbeddedWidget":true,"selectedImageIndex":0,"isMobile":false}) }); Nikon has announced a new full-frame lens with one of the longest names we've ever seen: the AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1. dpreview.com »
2018-01-09 05:00
Nikon today unveiled its new 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E VR lens, a modern followup to this popular zoom range for Nikon FX full frame cameras. The new Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR features a stepping motor (indicated by the ‘P’ in AF-P) for fast and quiet autofocusing, making the lens is Nikon’s first full frame AF-P […] petapixel.com »
2017-07-11 08:06
After seven years, Nikon concluded that it was time to renovate the extremely popular Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f2. 8G ED VRII lens. The Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f2. 8E FL ED VR, the newest tele-zoom lens by Nikon, is their answer. digitalrev.com »
2016-11-15 03:00
Want a cheap 35mm prime lens for your Nikon F DSLR but don’t want to pay $200 for the Nikon 35mm f/1. 8? The Chinese lens clone maker Yongnuo has just launched a 35mm f/2 Nikon F lens, and it costs just $95. petapixel.com »
2016-09-01 21:39
Watch out Nikon, that 105mm f/1. 4 might not be such a “novel” lens forever. The latest lens in what has been called “a never ending parade of optical formulas” from Tamron is a 115mm f/1. petapixel.com »
2016-08-24 17:57
A Stereo-Nikkor 3. 5cm F3. 5 lens said to be in mint condition has been put up for auction on eBay. This speciality lens was designed for the Nikon S-Mount rangefinder to produce stereoscopic 3D images on a single photograph. dpreview.com »
2016-08-15 21:56
As part of Nikon's 90th anniversary of Nikkor lenses, Nikon provided PetaPixel the opportunity to interview three Nikon employees involved in Nikon's lens and user experience design. [Read More]