Nikon Canada has announced the new NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4. It will be available in late September 2024 for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of CAD $679.95 (US $499.95).
PRESS RELEASE
The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is Nikon’s Latest Affordable and Fast Prime Lens for The Nikon Z System
Classically Captivating Focal Length and Large f/1.4 Aperture is the Simple Formula for Breathtaking Creativity
MISSISSAUGA, ON – September 10, 2024 – Today, Nikon Canada Inc. announced the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, a lightweight prime lens with a wide and bright f/1.4 aperture. This affordable lens is compact enough to take anywhere, while offering a versatile and classic focal length that’s ideal for portraits, landscapes, street snaps, travel, still life and more.
The large f/1.4 aperture of this lens affords users the ability to create images and video with three-dimensional emphasis and naturally soft backgrounds that draw the viewers’ attention to a subject.
The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 lens features a compact, comfortable and lightweight design, measuring approximately 2.9 in x 3.4 in (74.5 × 86.5 mm) and weighing only 14.8 oz (420 g). The lens is engineered with a premium feel and superb handling, featuring a dedicated focus ring and customizable control ring.
Nikon Z6III with NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Additional Features of the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4:
- Close minimum focus distance lets users get as near as 14.5 in (0.37 m) from the subject, which is great for flowers, still life and food photography.
- Nine-blade diaphragm helps to create a natural, circular bokeh for a pleasing out of focus area.
- Focus breathing is effectively suppressed to minimize the shift of the angle of view when adjusting the focus.
- Near Silent operation for video production, with a click-less control ring and near silent lens drive thanks to the use of STM motors.
- Weather Sealed and designed with careful consideration for dust- and drip-resistant performance*.
Price and Availability
The new NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 will be available in late September 2024 for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $679.95**. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the extensive lineup of NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire range of Z series cameras, please visit Nikon.ca.
Specifications, equipment, and release dates are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
* Thorough dust and moisture-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations.
** MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.