Nikon Talks Nikkor Z, the Challenge of Kit Zooms, and Dream Lenses
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.
The Nikon ‘Plena’ is a Super-Sharp 135mm f/1.8 S with Perfect Bokeh
Nikon announced the Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, the second named lens in its Z-mount line that sets a high bar for itself through the promise of dreamy bokeh, high resolution, edge-to-edge brightness, and incredible sharpness.
Nikon Teases a New ‘Plena’ Lens That Channels the ‘Noct’ Spirit
Nikon is no stranger to teasers, having released bits and pieces of information about many of its products ahead of their full reveals. The company's latest peek reveals a lens sporting a brand-new name: "Plena." However, does not reveal key details about the lens.
Nikon: Adding Autofocus to the Noct Lens Would Increase Size ‘Far Beyond Imagination’
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."
Bokeh Battle: Leica Noctilux f/0.95 vs Nikon Noct f/0.95
If you're a total bokeh maniac, two of the lenses you've probably looked at with yearning are the Leica Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 and the Nikon Noct 58mm f/0.95. But how do these actually very different lenses compare to one another when you shoot them side-by-side?
Nikon 58mm f/0.95 Noct: A Wedding Photographer’s First Impressions
Indian wedding photographer Ankita Asthana recently traveled to Rome for a shoot and brought along the $8,000 Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens to test out. She shares her thoughts and a behind-the-scenes look at the shoot in this 7-minute video.
The Negative Reaction to Nikon’s Noct Lens is a Symptom of a Much Larger Problem
In 2010, the world's tallest skyscraper was completed in Dubai. Standing a staggering 2,722 feet tall, the Burj Khalifa towered over the next tallest building by over 700ft. It was a feat of engineering, and a beautiful and shining addition to one of the most impressive skylines in the world. But they didn't consider one issue: feces. In this way, the Burj Khalifa and the new Nikon Noct lens have something in common.
NiSi Working On 75mm f/0.95 ‘NOCT-Master’ Lens, Will Nikon Sue?
One year ago, cine lens and photo accessory brand NiSi revealed that it was working on a 75mm f/0.95 manual focus lens for stills shooters. Now, recently leaked images of the lens reveal that it may be called the "NOCT-master," potentially setting up a trademark dispute between NiSi and Nikon. [Update: NiSi is refuting this report. See update below.]
Nikon’s 58mm f/0.95 Noct Lens is Going to Cost $8,000: Report
According to the most recent rumors, Nikon is planning to release the Z50 mirrorless APS-C camera and the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens later this week. And thanks to Nokishita, we now know how much they will cost.
Nikon to Announce Z50 APS-C Camera and 58mm f/0.95 Noct on October 10
Nikon has a few major announcements on the books for next week. According to the most recent reports, the Nikon Z50 mirrorless APS-C camera, NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens, and possibly the Z-Series battery pack will all three be announced on October 10th.
How Much Depth-of-Field Do You Get with Nikon’s 58mm f/0.95 Lens?
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.
This is the Nikon 58mm f/0.95 Noct ‘Ultimate’ Lens
During its unveiling of the new Z Series full-frame mirrorless camera ecosystem today, Nikon also announced the development of the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct, a monster of a flagship lens that will become the fastest lens ever produced by Nikon. Here's a closer look at what we can expect.
Nikon’s Fourth Full-Frame Mirrorless Teaser Shows Its Noct Lens
Nikon has released its 4th teaser video for the full-frame mirrorless camera system it'll be announcing in less than a week. This latest one is titled "Lens" and suggests a revival of ultra-low-light 'Noct' lenses.
Nikon Trademarks ‘Noct’ for New Cameras and Lenses
Nikon has filed a trademark application in the European Union for the word "Noct." With the company's full-frame mirrorless camera around the corner, it seems likely this new trademark filing may be related to the new camera system.