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Nikon: NIKKOR Z Lens Roadmap is Updated (2019-01-07) for the Next-Generation Nikon Z Mount System’s Full-Frame (Nikon FX Format) Mirrorless Cameras

The following video presents Introducing the Nikon Mirrorless System:
It’s time. New horizons beckon. We are proud to introduce the new Nikon Mirrorless System.

This is an update to these previous blogs:

The following video presents First impressions of the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S:
Lifestyle photographer Tamara Lackey pursues the hidden charms of Mexico with this versatile, agile new NIKKOR Z lens.

Nikkor Z S-line Lenses lineup: January 7, 2019

Nikkor Z S-line Lenses lineup: January 7, 2019

The following video presents First Impressions with the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S:
Empowered by the Z system’s larger mount, shorter flange distance and video capabilities, the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S will redefine your perceptions of what an f/1.8 lens can do. See why Ross Harvey says the new #NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S is a dream come true for any of portrait photographer.

Nikon @ CES 2019 updated the NIKKOR Z Lens Roadmap as follows:

  • In August 2018, Nikon released the Z Mount S-Line lenses NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S, NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S and NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S.
Nikon Lenses (left to right): Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S, Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S

Nikon Lenses (left to right): Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S, Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S, Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S, Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct, Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S

  • Then a few days ago, Nikon expanded the S-line with the release of the Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens.
Nikon: NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NOCT

Nikon: NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NOCT

  • Therefore, as shown in the updated NIKKOR Z Lens Roadmap below, we expect that the standard prime NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NOCT manual-focus lens will be released in a few months – probably March or April:
Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NOCT with Nikon Z 7

Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NOCT with Nikon Z 7

Nikon Updated the NIKKOR Z Lens Roadmap on 2019-01-07

  • The differences between the 2018 roadmap and 2019 roadmap are the changes in the timelines for the release of the following two lenses:
    Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S lens: year changed from 2020 to 2019
    Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens: year changed from 2019 to 2020.
  • More NIKKOR Z lenses will be added in both 2020  (about four more) and 2021 (about seven more).

The following video presents First Impressions of the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S:
Photographer Kenta Aminaka shoots fashion documentary with the new NIKKOR Z lens, and discovers an ideal combination of superb focal plane sharpness and beautiful bokeh.


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