Nikon has announced its new NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S. This is a medium wide-angle prime lens with a fast f/1.2 maximum aperture that was designed for professional photographers and filmmakers.

The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S is Nikon’s latest S-Line lens. The lens is claimed to render main subjects with soft and beautiful bokeh and a shallow depth of field.

Key features
- Full-Frame | f/1.2 to f/16
- Fast Aperture Normal-Length Prime Lens
- Multi-Focus System and Dual STM
- Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
- Control Ring and Function Buttons
- 1 Aspherical ED & 3 ED Elements
- 13.4″ Minimum Focusing Distance
- Meso Amorphous & ARNEO Coatings
- 82mm Filter Thread
- Extensively Weather Sealed
The optical characteristics of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S are stated to be finely tuned to create the perfect combination of sharpness and atmosphere. Soft, delicate organic textures, such as skin and hair, are rendered with a natural authenticity, while reflective objects like jewelry are sharp and free of distracting color aberrations.
Nikon claims that NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S is a must-have lens for shooting events, weddings, and fashion, as well as cinematography.

The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S shares a similar design concept to the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S and the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S. The optical design includes three ED glass elements and one aspherical ED element, which are claimed to enable effective reduction of false color aberrations. In addition, the application of Nikon’s proprietary Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat, and ARNEO Coat minimize ghosting and flare are stated to provide outstanding optical performance.

The NIKKOR Z line of lenses continues to expand and Nikon now offers more than 40 lenses for Nikon Z Series users.
Primary Features of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
- Enables unique imaging styles through the combination of high resolving power achieved by superior optical performance, smooth and beautiful bokeh that takes full advantage of the shallow depth-of-field at f/1.2, and 35mm angle of view.
- Achieves a sense of depth with smooth bokeh that transitions gently as it moves away from the focal plane.
- A lens structure with symmetry in front of and behind the aperture realizes outstanding optical performance.
- Three ED glass elements and one aspherical ED glass elements enable effective correction of various lens aberrations.
- Adoption of Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat effectively reduces ghosting and flares for clear rendering even in tough lighting conditions.
- Adoption of a multi-focusing system that uses stepping motors (STMs) realizes fast and accurate AF drive for both still images and video.
- Features a design optimized for video, including a clickless control ring, silent focusing and stable exposure, and suppressed focus breathing to effectively reduces shifts to the angle of view when focusing.
- Two convenient L-Fn buttons, to which a wide variety of functions can be assigned, enable smooth adjustment of settings, even during vertical shooting.
- Superior dust and drip-resistant performance is ensured by sealing various parts of the lens, including movable parts of the lens barrel.
Price & Availability
The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens will be available in late February 2025 for $2,799.95 USD. As a pricing comparison, the Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens (Canon RF) is $1,499 USD, and the Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM Lens is $1,298 USD.
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