Announcement of Nikon Z 35 mm F/1.2S

Nikon has just announced what is fixed to become a classic environmental picture lens for Nikon Z Mount: Nikon Nikkor Z 35 mm f/1.2 S. This beautiful high end prime lens f/1.2 fulfills the sacred trim Is, which is involved, joins, which joins. Nikon 50 mm f/1.2S And this Nikon 85 mm F/1.2S,

Nikon Z 35 mm f/1.2 S is not only the third f/1.2 prime from Nikon, it is also 35 mm f/1.8 s and 35 mm f/1.4 after the third 35 mm lens. What does 35 mm f/1.2 bring that other 35 mm lenses? Let’s see basic specifications:

• Format: Full frame
• Focal Length: 35 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/1.2
• Minimum aperture: F/16
• Lens Elements: 17 elements in 15 groups
• Blade: 11, Gol
• Minimum focus distance: 0.3 m (0.99ft) / 0.2X magnification
• Filter size: 82 mm
• Length: 150 mm (5.9in)
• Weight: 1.06kg (2LB, 5.39oz)

Of course, you get amazing light-acted capacity of AF/1.2 lens. But beyond this, 35 mm f/1.2 S has been well done for its rendering. It has 17 elements in 15 groups and 11 round aperture blades (its f/1.4 and f/1.8 counterparts). This meso is also found in unaccounted coat, nano crystal coat and arranio coat so that it can handle a variety of intensive light situations, so it should perform very well in situations where you want to shoot in light sources to get dramatic pictures .

This is also highly correct, including four ED elements (F/1.8S have two) which contains an espherical element. You may also remember that we had already tested 50 mm f/1.2 s and 85 mm f/1.2 S in the lab in photography life, and if we follow 35 mm f/1.2 S suit, then It should be very fast. I am already loving rendering after seeing some sample images of Nikon!

Here is a crop taken from the full size image above:

F/1.2 is not bad, isn’t it? Nikon 35 mm f/1.2 S also found some important features for the video, such as a clicking control ring and silent focusing. Nikon also claims that the focus breathing has been minimized, which means that your area should change very little when shifted between two focus aircraft. The lens has two lens buttons and is largely weather-celiac.

Of course, amazing construction, performance and light-acted capacity will come at a cost. Its expected MSRP weighs the weight of $ 2,799.95 and 1.06kg (2LBS, 5.39oz). But for those who crave the delicious bokeh of this ether beauty, it can only be worth the price!

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Here is complete press-release:

Melville, NY (4 February, 2025)-Today, Nikon Inc. Announced the much awaited release of Nikkar Z 35 mm f/1.2S, an impressive rapid f/1.2 maximum aperture for professional photographers and maximum aperture and filmmaker for an impressive faster f/1.2 professional photographers with a medium wide-angle prime lens.

Nikkor Z 35 mm F/1.2S is the latest S-line lens of Nicon, synonymous with excellent optical performance and handling. The lens emphasizes the main themes with a soft and beautiful bokeh, a dramatic shallow depth-field and realistic expression of the texture. This classic wide-angle prime lens allows a deeper story to tell the creative use of the environment that is meaningfully connected to the viewer.

“Our latest F/1.2 lens actually displays the power of optical expertise of Nicon, forms a lens that helps the user to paint the environment more within a single, beautiful frame,” Fumico Kawabta, Marketing and The vice -president of the scheme, Senior, said. Nikon Inc. “Nikkor Z line of lens continues to expand as we now provide more than 40 impressive optical solutions for Nikon Z series users.”

Optical characteristics of Nikkar Z 35 mm f/1.2 S are faster and tuned to create the correct combination of the environment. Soft, delicate organic textures, such as skin and hair, are presented with a natural authenticity, while reflective objects such as jewelry are freed from sharp and distracted color. Nikkor Z 35 mm F/1.2S is a lens for those shooting events, weddings, fashion as well as cinematography.

Nikkor Z 50 mm F/1.2S and Nikkor Z85 mm F/1.2S sharing a uniform design concept, new lens with better rendering capabilities -also with a feeling of depth with the depiction of the scene, its wide angle Also provides with. Look Optical designs include three ED glass elements and an aspherical ED element, which enable the effective decrease of false colors. In addition, Nikon’s ownership Meso Anakar Kot, Nano Crystal Coat, and Arneo Kot’s application reduces ghosts and provocative and provides excellent optical performance.

Primary features of Nikkor Z 35 mm F/1.2S

• Better optical performance enables unique imaging styles through a combination of high resolution power obtained by smooth and beautiful bokeh that takes full advantage of the shallow depth-region and 35 mm angle angle at F/1.2.
• The smooth bokes attains a feeling of depth that slowly infection because it moves away from the focal plane.
• A lens structure with the front and back of the aperture realizes excellent optical performance.
• Three ad glass elements and one asphyrable ad glass elements enable effective improvement of various lenses.
• The adoption of Meso Anakar coat, nano crystal coat and arneo coat also reduces ghosts and flares effectively for clear rendering even in the state of difficult lighting.
• Adopt a multi-focusing system¹ It uses stepping motors (STMs), which still realizes sharp and accurate AF drives for both images and videos.
• There is a design feature adapted to the video, including a clickless control ring, silent focusing and stable exposure, and focus breeding is suppressed to effectively reduce the shift at the angle of view during concentration .
• Two convenient L-FN buttons, in which a variety of functions can be assigned, enable the smooth adjustment of the settings, even during vertical shoots.
• Better dust and drip-resistant performance² Various parts of the lens are ensured by sealing, including the movable part of the lens barrel.

Price and availability
The new Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2S lens will be available for the suggested retail of $ 2,799.95*at the end of February 2025. For more information about the latest Nikon products, please visit nikonusa.com, including the huge collection of Nikkor Z lens and the full line of Z chain cameras.

Note:

The specifications, equipment and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation from the manufacturer.

*1 multiple AF drive units work together to control the position of several focus lens groups with great accuracy for better image formation performance regardless of shooting distance.

*2 completely dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or in all circumstances.

*SRP (suggested retail price) is listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are determined by dealers and are subject to change at any time.