According to reports, the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR is a telephoto zoom lens that is compatible with Nikon Z-mount full-frame/FX-format digital mirrorless cameras.

It supports close-up photos of distant objects, such as birds, wildlife, and aeroplanes. The minimum shooting distance at the wide-angle end is about 1.3m, and the minimum shooting distance at the telephoto end is about 2.4m, which is also suitable for taking close-up shots of flowers and insects that appear at the user’s feet.

▲ Sample shots, source: Nikon

In addition, the lens has about 5.5 stops of vibration reduction (VR) while employing an internal zoom mechanism, which is claimed to “greatly increase operability”.

The main selling points of this lens are attached:

 It supports a focal length range from 180mm to 600mm and weighs about 1955g.

 The closest focusing distance at the maximum wide-angle position is about 1.3 meters, allowing close-up shots of flowers and insects beneath the user's feet.

 Vibration Reduction (VR) performance is equivalent to about 5.5 stops faster shutter speed, which is effective in reducing blur in dimly lit environments and/or when shooting handheld.

 The use of a stepping motor (STM) ensures fast and quiet autofocus.

 The use of an internal zoom device improves zoom stability.

 The four lens Fn buttons on the front of the lens barrel can be assigned a variety of functions to support operation during handheld shooting.

 The lens hood has a locking button to ensure the lens hood is securely attached.

 The front lens also features an anti-fouling fluorine coating to remove dust and dirt.

 Offering smooth operation and a clickless control ring that reduces operating noise, as well as a design that considers breathing effect suppression, it is suitable for video recording.

 Excellent resolution is maintained when using the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4× or Z Teleconverter TC-2.0×, which extends the maximum focal length to 840mm or 1200mm respectively.

 Uses 6 low-dispersion lenses to compensate for chromatic aberration.

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According to reports, the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 is a telephoto zoom lens compatible with full-frame/FX format digital mirrorless cameras using the Nikon Z mount, with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the focal length range. The overall length is about 151mm and the weight is about 795 grams.

The lens uses a stepping motor (STM) for fast autofocus. In addition, the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 has a minimum focusing distance of approximately 0.27m at the maximum wide-angle position and a maximum reproduction ratio of approximately 0.48x, making it useful for close-up shots of flowers and animal faces.

The main selling points of this lens are attached:

 Covering a mid-telephoto to telephoto focal length range from 70mm to 180mm, it supports a variety of scenes and subjects.

 Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire focal length range, and the bokeh and compression effects typical of telephoto lenses.

 Small and light, you can take it anywhere.

 Use the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4× or Z Teleconverter TC-2.0× to extend the maximum focal length to 252mm or 360mm, respectively.

 When the Z Teleconverter TC-2.0× is attached, the maximum reproduction ratio is approximately 0.96⨯, which is close to life-size reproduction.

 Adoption of a Stepping Motor (STM) enables fast and quiet AF drive.

 It is possible to use autofocus for close-up shots at a minimum focusing distance of only about 0.27m (maximum wide-angle position).

 Effective suppression of breathing effect and smooth operation of the control ring, suitable for video recording.

 The surface of the lens has an anti-smudge coating.

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According to reports, the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f / 5.6-6.3 VR is a telephoto zoom lens compatible with Nikon Z mount full-frame / FX format digital mirrorless cameras.

It supports close-up photos of distant objects, such as birds, wildlife, and airplanes. The shortest shooting distance at the wide-angle end is about 1.3m, and the shortest shooting distance at the telephoto end is about 2.4m, which is also suitable for taking close-up shots of flowers and insects that appear at the user’s feet.

▲ Shooting proofs, picture source Nikon

In addition, the lens has about 5.5 stops of vibration reduction (VR) while employing an internal zoom mechanism, which is claimed to “greatly increase operability”.

The main selling points of this lens are attached:

 It supports a focal length range of 180mm to 600mm, weighs about 1955g, and requires "big muscles" to control.

 The closest focusing distance at the maximum wide-angle position is about 1.3 meters, allowing close-up shots of flowers and insects beneath the user's feet.

 Vibration Reduction (VR) performance is equivalent to about 5.5 stops faster shutter speed, which is effective in reducing blur in dimly lit environments and/or when shooting handheld.

 The adoption of a stepping motor (STM) ensures fast and quiet autofocus.

 The zoom stability is improved by adopting an internal zoom mechanism.

 The 4 lens Fn buttons on the front of the lens barrel can be assigned various functions and support operation during handheld shooting.

 The lens hood has a locking button to ensure that the lens hood fits securely.

 The front lens also features an anti-smudge fluorine coating that repels dust and grime.

 Offers a click-free control ring with smooth operation and reduced operating sound, and a design that considers breathing suppression, making it suitable for video recording.

 Excellent resolution is maintained when using the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4× or Z Teleconverter TC-2.0×, which extend the maximum focal length to 840mm or 1200mm respectively.

 6 low-dispersion glass elements are used to compensate for chromatic aberration.

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According to pictures taken by foreign media such as PetaPixel, the two new lenses have been shown at CES 2023, but were not allowed to be used for photo experience.

As you can see from the pictures, the NIKKOR Z 85mm f / 1.2 S is not small in size and carries a focus ring, L-Fn button, an auxiliary ring near the bottom of the lens (presumably for aperture control), and physical auto and manual focus switches.

In addition, the lens has an 82mm filter aperture, which Nikon says expands the possibilities for users to shoot portraits in areas such as weddings and fashion. For reference, the Canon RF85mm f / 1.2 L USM lens body is 103.2 * 117.3mm and weighs about 1195 grams, with the same 82mm filter port.

Nikon Nikkor 26mm f / 2.8 full-frame biscuit lens also appeared at CES 2023. The lens is very small, according to reports, it is only about half the height of the Z28mm f/2.8 lens.

Nikon has not officially announced the price and launch time of the two lenses, and those who are interested in purchasing can pay attention to the follow-up news.

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NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8

• Actual product appearance may differ from the photos shown above.

Nikon Corporation announced the development of a fast mid-telephoto prime lens, the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, and a thin, wide-angle prime lens, the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, both lenses compatible with Nikon Z mount full-frame/ FX format mirrorless camera.

The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S is part of the S-Type (S-Line)* NIKKOR Z lens series, which achieves outstanding rendering performance and large, beautiful bokeh. It expands the possibilities for users to take portraits in fields such as wedding and fashion. S-Type (S-Line) is a class of Nikkor Z lenses that “offer excellent optical performance and adhere to high standards of design principles and quality control”.

According to the official statement, the Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 achieves excellent slimness and lightness, as well as high rendering performance, making it one of the ideal lenses for advanced amateur photographers, which can be carried around without missing the exciting moment.

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The NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle zoom lens compatible with Nikon Z-mount system full-frame / FX-format micro-single digital cameras, with a total length of about 101mm and a weight of about 450g.

In terms of parameters, the Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 features two low dispersion (ED) lenses, one enhanced low dispersion (ED) lens and three aspherical lenses, high-speed autofocus control, stepper motor (STM) and control ring.

Nikon says the lens takes advantage of the unique angle of view offered by wide-angle lenses, along with a fast maximum aperture of f / 2.8 and the closest focusing distance of approximately 0.19m (at the 17mm zoom position), to respond well to a wide range of shooting scenes and subjects and achieve a wide range of dynamic expression.

Key functional features.

• Covers a wide-angle focal length range from 17mm to 28mm, making it suitable for a wide range of scenes and subjects including street photography, landscapes and portrait

• A fast, constant aperture of f / 2.8 throughout the zoom range enables natural bokeh expression and reduces the effects of camera shake when shooting in low-light conditions.

• The compact, lightweight design with an overall length of about 101mm and weight of about 450g provides excellent portability.

• Provides a closest focusing distance of only about 0.19m, allowing users to get close to their subjects for dynamic expression.

• Provides high-speed autofocus and supports smooth focus, even when shooting moving subjects and recording video.

• Equipped with a stepper motor (STM) for quiet operation and fast response.

• Equipped with a control ring to which settings such as aperture and exposure compensation can be assigned, quiet and smooth operation is also possible during video recording.

• Supports linear manual focus drive, enabling smooth focusing.

• A design that mitigates the effect of focus breathing reduces the change in viewing angle when adjusting focus.

• The length of the lens barrel stays the same when zooming, making it easier to maintain balance during shooting, and also making the lens safer to carry.

• The use of fluorine coating, easy to wipe oil.

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The NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle zoom lens compatible with Nikon Z-mount full-frame / FX-format mirrorless digital cameras, with a total length of approximately 101mm and a weight of approximately 450g.

The NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 has 2 built-in low dispersion (ED) lenses, 1 enhanced ED lens and 3 aspherical lenses, equipped with high-speed autofocus control, stepping Motor (STM) and control loop.

Nikon says the lens utilizes the unique angle of view offered by the wide-angle lens, as well as the fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 and the closest focusing distance of approximately 0.19m (at the 17mm zoom position), to cope well with a wide variety of shooting scenarios and subjects, enabling a wide range of dynamic expression.

Main features:

Covering a wide-angle focal length range from 17mm to 28mm, it is suitable for a variety of scenes and subjects including street photography, landscapes and portraits.

A fast, constant aperture of f/2.8 delivers natural bokeh expression across the entire zoom range and reduces the effects of camera shake when shooting in low light.

The compact, lightweight design with an overall length of approximately 101mm and a weight of approximately 450g provides excellent portability.

Provides a minimum focusing distance of only about 0.19m, allowing users to get close to the subject for dynamic expression.

Provides high-speed autofocus and supports smooth focus, even when shooting moving subjects and recording videos.

Equipped with Stepping Motor (STM) for quiet operation and quick response.

Equipped with a control ring to which you can assign settings such as aperture and exposure compensation, it also enables quiet, smooth operation during video recording.

Supports linear manual focus drive* for smooth focus.

With a design that reduces the effects of focus breathing, the angle of view changes when adjusting focus is reduced.

The length of the lens barrel remains the same when zooming, making it easier to balance during shooting, while also making the lens safer to carry.

With fluorine coating, it is easy to wipe away oil stains.

NIKKOR Z Lens Series Release Schedule by 2023:

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It is reported that this will be a Z-mount wide-angle zoom lens, and there is no other detailed parameter information.

At the end of last year, Nikon also released a Tamron OEM lens, the model is Z 28-75mm f/2.8, priced at 6999 yuan.

The NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is a versatile zoom lens covering a focal length range from 28mm wide-angle to 75mm mid-telephoto, with a constant fast f/2.8 maximum aperture. Offers a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, and weighs around 565g, it’s small, lightweight, and relatively portable, making it easy to carry in a bag.

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The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is a telephoto 400mm lens that weighs about 1160 grams (not including the tripod adapter) and is about 234.5mm long.

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is part of the S-type lens family. It consists of one low dispersion (ED) lens, two enhanced low dispersion (ED) lenses, and one blue high refraction (SR) lens in effective alignment. The use of Nano Crystal Coating also helps to effectively reduce ghosting and flare effects.

The NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S has a maximum aperture of f/4.5 and is equipped with an optical Vibration Reduction (VR) unit that provides shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately 5.5 stops, the highest of any NIKKOR Z lens. The stepper motor (STM) supports autofocus (AF) control to capture irregularly moving subjects.

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