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Nikon Announces Z 100-400mm, 24-120mm Zooms, FTZ II Adapter
28 October 2021
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S, a super-telephoto zoom, and the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 S, a standard zoom lens. Both are compatible with full-frame mirrorless cameras with a Z mount. The company also announced the Mount Adapter FTZ II.
100-400MM
The first super-telephoto zoom model in the Nikkor Z S-Line series achieves the shortest minimum focus distance in its class of 2.46 ft. at maximum wide-angle. It is also the lightest at 3.2 lbs. And it features Inner Balance Technology to significantly reduce shifting of the center of gravity when zooming in and out.
- Z-Mount lens
- FX format
- Aperture Range: f4.5 to f40
- Six Super ED and two ED glass elements
- ARNEO and Nano Crystal coatings
- Multifocus stepping motor AF system
- Vibration Reduction image stabilization
- Programmable control ring
- Inner balance technology
- Information OLED panel
- L.Fn button
- Weather-sealed design, Fluorine coating
Highlights of the new zoom include:
Specifications of the new lens include:
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Nikon Z Focal Length 100mm to 400mm Aperture Maximum Aperture: f4.5 to f5.6
Minimum Aperture: f32 to f40
9 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 24°20' to 6°10' Minimum Focus 2.5 feet Magnification 0.38x Optical Design 25 Elements in 20 Groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 77mm Dimensions 3.9 x 8.7 inches Weight 3.2 lbs. Nikon said the 100-400mm zoom would be available later this year for $2,699.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
24-120MM
The Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 S, which weighs 22.05 oz., covers a 5x focal-length range at a constant f4 aperture. It features a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.39x at the maximum telephoto position as well.
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- Z-Mount lens
- FX format
- Aperture Range: f4 to f22
- Three ED and three aspherical elements
- One aspherical ED glass element
- ARNEO and Nano Crystal coatings
- Multi-focus stepping motor AF system
- Programmable control ring
- L.Fn Button
- Weather-sealed design, Fluorine coating
Specifications of the new lens include:
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f4 S LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Nikon Z Focal Length 24mm to 120mm Aperture f4.5 to f22
9 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 84° to 20°20' Minimum Focus 1.1 feet Magnification 0.39x Optical Design 16 Elements in 13 Groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 77mm Dimensions 3.3 x 4.6 inches Weight 1.4 lbs. Nikon said the 24-120mm zoom would be available later this year for $1,099.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
FTZ II
The Mount Adapter FTZ II mates Nikkor F lenses to Nikon's Z mount system as much as possible.
By removing the tripod mounting collar from the earlier Mount Adapter FTZ, the new adapter provides a streamlined design with minimal projections and lighter weight.
Nikon said the FTZ II would be available later this year for $249.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Nikon releases the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S, Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 S and Mount Adapter FTZ II
Further expanding the Nikkor Z lens lineup
TOKYO -- Nikon Corp. has announced the release of the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S, a super-telephoto zoom lens and the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 S, a standard zoom lens, that are compatible with full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount system has been adopted, as well as the Mount Adapter FTZ II.
The Nikkor Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S, the first super-telephoto zoom model in the Nikkor Z S-Line series of lenses, delivers outstanding resolution from maximum aperture while thoroughly reducing color bleeding and fringing. Despite being a super-telephoto lens that covers a broad focal-length range, it achieves the shortest minimum focus distance of 0.75m in its class at the maximum wide-angle position. The Nikkor Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S also realizes the lightest weight of approx. 1,355g in its class, enabling it to be carried around for a long period of time with less burden. As well as this, it employs "Inner Balance Technology.0-inch -- a first for Nikon models, that significantly reduces shifting of the center of gravity when zooming in and out. With its high performance and operability, this lens is certain to stimulate both advanced amateurs' and professional photographers' creativity.
The Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 S, a 5x standard zoom lens that is also a part of the S-Line series of high-resolution Nikkor Z lenses, achieves sharp rendering with reduced color bleeding. It covers a wide focal-length range at a constant f4 aperture, attaining beautiful rendering utilizing large bokeh, especially in the telephoto range, for both stills and videos. In addition, the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 S achieves the lightest weight of approx. 630g in its class, resulting in greatly enhanced portability. Its high maximum reproduction ratio of 0.39x at the maximum telephoto position lets users shoot subjects in large size. This lens will support advanced amateurs and professionals with its outstanding power of expression for a variety of scenes, from exquisite rendering of plants and insects to travel, street snaps and weddings.
The Mount Adapter FTZ II is designed for Nikon dSLR users who own Nikkor F lenses. It allows them to continue using those assets with Nikon's Z mount system as much as possible. By removing the tripod mounting collar from the Mount Adapter FTZ (released in September 2018), the new adapter provides a streamlined design with minimal projections and lighter weight, ensuring stable holding in vertical shooting as well as unobstructed pairing with various accessories. It supports use of approx. 360 types of Nikkor F lenses from AI type onwards, while shooting with AF/AE and VR is also available with compatible lenses.
Nikon will continue to pursue a new dimension in optical performance while meeting users' needs, contributing to the development of imaging culture, with the hope of expanding possibilities for imaging expression.
Primary features of the Nikkor Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S
- Focal length at the maximum telephoto position becomes 560mm with the Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x and 800mm with the Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x, while maintaining high resolution.
- Multi-focusing system that utilizes two STMs (stepping motors), enabling fast, precise and quiet AF operation for both stills and videos.
- Employs an optical vibration reduction function with an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 5.5 stops faster, which is the highest among Nikkor Z lenses.
- While lateral chromatic aberration is optically corrected, axial chromatic aberration is also significantly reduced via the adoption of Super ED glass and ED glass elements, providing clear images across the entire frame from maximum aperture.
- Nikon's original Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat are both adopted to effectively reduce ghost and flare effects even in backlit situations.
- The highest maximum reproduction ratio of 0.38x (at the maximum telephoto position) in its class that lets users shoot subjects in large size.
- Employs "Inner Balance Technology" -- a first for Nikon models, that reduces shifting of the center of gravity when zooming in from the wide-angle position to the telephoto position.
- The shortest rotation angle of 80 degrees in its class for the zoom ring enables users to rotate the zoom ring from the wide-angle position to the telephoto position in just one motion, without adjusting lens holding.
- A smooth and quiet control ring that realizes high operability.
- Features a design giving consideration to video recording, including effectively reduced shifting of a focus position when zooming in/out and the angle of view when adjusting focus.
- Superior dust- and drip-resistant capability, high reliability that comes from both robustness and weather resistance and excellent anti-fouling performance via the employment of fluorine coat are realized.
Primary features of the Nikkor Z 24-120mm f4 S
- Covering the telephoto range up to 120mm, a wide variety of scenes can be handled with high optical performance across the entire zoom range for both stills and videos.
- A minimum focus distance of 0.35 m allows users to get closer to their subjects.
- Multi-focusing system that utilizes two STMs (stepping motors), enabling fast, precise and quiet AF operation for both stills and videos.
- Effective compensation for chromatic aberration with the employment of three ED glass, one aspherical ED glass and three aspherical lens elements in the optical system.
- Nikon's original Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat are both adopted to effectively reduce ghost and flare effects even in backlit situations.
- A smooth and quiet control ring that realizes high operability.
- Features a design giving consideration to video recording, including effectively reduced shifting of a focus position when zooming in/out and the angle of view when adjusting focus.
- Superior dust- and drip-resistant capability and excellent anti-fouling performance with the employment of fluorine coat are realized.