Nikon has introduced two new zoom lenses for its Z-mount mirrorless system: the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S and the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S. The corporate additionally launched a second-generation FTZ adapter.
The 2 new zoom lenses are the most recent additions to the S-Line of lenses from Nikon which might be designed to offer attain to its system and supply creators with a solution to get nearer to the motion. The brand new FTZ II adapter has been designed to adapt F-mount lenses onto the brand new Nikon Z9.
Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
The brand new Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S telephoto zoom lens is designed with sports activities and wildlife photographers in thoughts. That includes a mixture of a large focal vary and extensive apertures, the lens can be appropriate for professionals and hobbyists alike. The corporate guarantees unbelievable sharpness and readability with minimal aberration and coloration fringing even on the most aperture all through your complete zoom vary.
In accordance with the corporate, this new lens is the lightest in its class and weighs simply 1,255 grams (2.98 kilos), which Nikon says makes it straightforward to shoot handheld with out the help of a tripod or a monopod. The lens is constructed with a small 80-degree rotation angle and a brand new “inside stability expertise” that can assist decrease the load shift attributable to zooming. This new rotation angle is the shortest in its class, permitting shooters to rotate from the wide-angle to telephoto in only a single movement. The system can even assist scale back the quantity of focus respiration that happens throughout a zoom whereas the 5.5 cease optical VR will assist scale back any shake for easy video and crisp stills.
Nikon states that the axial chromatic aberration has been considerably decreased by the adoption of Tremendous ED glass and ED glass components that permit for clear photographs throughout your complete body from most aperture. The corporate has adopted each the unique Nano Crystal Coat in addition to the ARNEO Coat to scale back ghost and flare results, even with backlit conditions.
In accordance with the technical specs, this new zoom lens could be prolonged to 560mm and 800mm by means of using supported teleconverters and supplies the best most replica ratio of 0.38x (on the most telephoto place) in its class. This enables for a minimal focusing distance of 0.75 meters (2.46 toes).
The lens was constructed with video capturing in thoughts, that includes a decreased shifting of focus place when zooming in or out and a click-less management ring for easy operation and decreased operational sound. Moreover, the lens is weather-resistant with improved mud and drip-resistant functionality.
Beneath are pattern photographs captured with the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S, supplied by Nikon:
The Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S can be out there for buy by the top of the 12 months for $2,700.
Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 S
Nikon believes that the brand new Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens supplies shooters with an extremely helpful focal vary for almost any situation from panorama and portraits to occasion and live performance images. The 5x zoom lens works properly for each nonetheless photographs and video with a relentless f/4 aperture. Mixed with its gentle 630g weight, the brand new 24-120mm f/4 lens is billed as an excellent walkabout or journey lens.
The brand new S-line lens provides a most replica ratio of 0.39x on the most telephoto place and has a brief minimal focus distance of simply 0.35 meters on the max wide-angle place, which Nikon says offers photographers extra flexibility and the flexibility get near topics. The lens makes use of a multi-focusing system that has two stepping motors (STM) that Nikon says permit for quick, exact, and quiet autofocus in each nonetheless and video modes. Compensation for chromatic aberration is achieved utilizing three ED glass components, one aspherical ED glass ingredient, and three aspherical components within the optical system.
Just like the 100-400mm lens, the 24-120mm options mud and drip-resistant climate sealing and includes a click-less management ring for easy operation and decreased noise throughout video recording. The lens can also be designed to assist scale back focus shift whereas zooming. Moreover, the lens has the unique Nikon Nano Crystal Coat together with the ARNEO coat to scale back ghost and flare results.
Beneath are a set of pattern photographs taken with the 24-120mm f/4 S lens, supplied by Nikon:
The Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S can be out there for $1,100 by the top of 2021.
Nikon FTZII Adapter
Thirdly, Nikon has introduced a brand new F- to Z-mount adapter, the FTZ II. The brand new and improved adapter improves upon the usability of the prevailing FTZ adapter with a brand new streamlined design and minimal projections making it simpler to make use of with a vertical grip, which is very essential given the recent announcement of the Z9. The brand new adapter has had the tripod socket eliminated making the general dimension of the adapter smaller and extra comfy to shoot with and permits it to be extra suitable with a greater variety of tripod plates.
The Mount Adapter FTZ II can be out there to buy for $250 by the top of the 12 months.
