Nikon announces release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

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NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

Nikon announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4, a wide-angle prime lens compatible with Z mount full-frame/FX format mirrorless cameras. The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 lens will be available in mid July 2024 for a suggested retail price of $599.95.

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 offers users a versatile 35mm focal length and short minimum focus distance of 10.6 in. (0.27 m).

Despite its large f/1.4 maximum aperture the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 is a great “carry everywhere” lens for day-to-day shooting, weighing just 14.6 oz (415 g) and measuring only 3.4 in. (86.5mm) in length, the company said.

As a wide-angle prime lens with superior cost performance, the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 supports the capture of a wide variety of scenes and subjects, and will appeal to a wide variety of enthusiast creators.

Primary features of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4:

  • Bokeh: Max aperture of f/1.4 allows photographers and filmmakers to achieve smooth, creamy out of focus backgrounds while precisely controlling depth-of-field for ideal subject and background separation.
  • Versatile focal length: The 35mm focal length is close to that of human vision, making it ideal for capturing a wide range of scenes and subjects. On DX format Z cameras, the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 becomes a 52mm equivalent prime lens, close to the classic “standard” 50mm.
  • Close minimum focus: Close focus of just 10.6 in (0.27 m) is ideal for capturing details in food and flowers with a beautifully blurred background.
  • Compact and well-balanced: The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 weighs just 14.6 oz (415 g), making it is easy to carry and comfortable to use for hand-held shooting.
  • Fast and quiet autofocus: The use of a stepping motor (STM) for autofocus ensures fast and quiet autofocus for both stills and video.
  • Clickless control ring: Easily control key exposure settings including aperture, ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation.
  • Suppressed focus breathing: Advanced optical design means the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4’s focal length stays consistent during focusing, which is ideal when recording video.
  • Dust and drip-resistant: Seals throughout the design help prevent dust and water droplets from entering the lens.

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Nikon announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Nikon announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Nikon announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Nikon announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Nikon announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Nikon announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Nikon announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Nikon announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

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Gary Pageau is principal of InfoCircle LLC, continuing his marketing communications career. InfoCircle LLC is a marketing and communications consulting firm, specializing in business-to-business markets. For nearly 25 years, he was with PMA International, serving most recently as Publisher, Content Development and Strategic Initiatives. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the Association’s editorial department, marketing research unit, education and corporate relations department.