fcotterill
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35mm f1.2S officially Announced
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with impressive optical design and specifications (weight 1060g)
Nikon Europe: “Light speaks and this lens listens.”
with impressive optical design and specifications (weight 1060g)
fcotterill
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NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S Lens | Interchangeable Lens for Nikon Mirrorless Cameras
The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens combines a classic focal length, ideal for photography and video, with a fast f/1.2 maximum aperture for beautiful bokeh.
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Price: $2796.95
Expected Availability: Feb. 27
Expected Availability: Feb. 27
fcotterill
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And this release closes the circle of the Z Nikkor
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viper699
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$2800 US not surprised!
I was hoping it wasn't going to be this good and saving my money, but judging by the stunning sample images it looks like a forlorn task. 
That might be a nice lens to complement my 135 Plena. I do not own the 1.2/50 and 1.2/85 but the 35 might be a cool lens. For nature I think it can be nice for some landscape shots, or shooting flowers or very tame animals within their environment and making use of f1.2 (where it makes sense).
I also want to try to shoot more in cities (architecture, statues, parks, etc) and for that the combo of a 1.2/35 and a 1.8/135 might be a cool combo (maybe also add my 4/24-120 to the bag).
It is huge and expensive but one probably gets the best 35mm lens available. But no reviews of a production unit yet, though, so I may wait a bit. The sample images and the first videos are very promising.
How would you use such a lens, especially in nature photography?
I also want to try to shoot more in cities (architecture, statues, parks, etc) and for that the combo of a 1.2/35 and a 1.8/135 might be a cool combo (maybe also add my 4/24-120 to the bag).
It is huge and expensive but one probably gets the best 35mm lens available. But no reviews of a production unit yet, though, so I may wait a bit. The sample images and the first videos are very promising.
How would you use such a lens, especially in nature photography?
Not so much for nature, but just general street photography, landscapes, night scenes, video, environmental portraiture etc. Some samples with the Z 35 f1.8S, I would have loved an f1.2 version:
I was wanting to isolate the lighthouse at f1.8 and it did to a degree but at f1.2 in this light would have been much better
Fantastic shots, Lance. I hope the dog's leg has fully healed!
Thank you very much, mjais. Much appreciated!
The leg did heal, but unfortunately, she developed cancer and had to be put down.
I am sorry! She looked like a wonderful dog.Thank you very much, mjais. Much appreciated!
The leg did heal, but unfortunately, she developed cancer and had to be put down.
Thank you for your kind thoughts. She was a rescue Greyhound. These are post racing dogs that the public are encouraged to buy and look after them as the family pet in the dog's "retirement". My daughter adopted this Greyhound when the dog was about 5 years old, after some years of successful racing. She had it for about 6 years when it was diagnosed with bone cancer. After the diagnosis, it was getting out of her car when one of it's brittle leg bones snapped and they had to put her down. We were all devastated. They are such beautifully natured dogs, and lounge lizards - which you wouldn't think as they run so fast. You have to see these dogs in the flesh run as you just cannot imagine how fast they run! No amount of warning prepares you for the speed, they can go at over 70kmh!! When you are standing on the park when they run past, the speed and thumping of the ground is amazing!
it's amazing how many people complain about the size and the price (not here but on other sites).
People seem to want an 1.2 lens with the optics of the new one but the weight of the 1.8 lens and the price of the 1.4 non-S lens.
a bit like wanting a 4/600 with the size of a 4/300 but the laws of physics (600 divided by 4 is always 150) are against that wishful thinking.
People seem to want an 1.2 lens with the optics of the new one but the weight of the 1.8 lens and the price of the 1.4 non-S lens.
a bit like wanting a 4/600 with the size of a 4/300 but the laws of physics (600 divided by 4 is always 150) are against that wishful thinking.
Unscript
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So the rumour was correct, and quite spot on.
But, ouch, that's heavy! And very expensive. Definitely not for me. I wish Nikon had inverted their priorities and made 1.4 S / 1.8 instead of the other way around (which was strange), but now that they have their 1.2 S trio, I can see there's a logic there.
I wonder where they'll manufacture this one, China or Thailand.
But, ouch, that's heavy! And very expensive. Definitely not for me. I wish Nikon had inverted their priorities and made 1.4 S / 1.8 instead of the other way around (which was strange), but now that they have their 1.2 S trio, I can see there's a logic there.
I wonder where they'll manufacture this one, China or Thailand.
Doug Herr
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Not for me. Nature photography for me means carrying the lens for miles, and I'm unlikely to find a use for the f/1.2 aperture. I'd use a Voigtlander 35mm f/2 APO-Lanthar instead.
joe43
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Too pricey and too heavy for me, especially when there are other Nikon Z mount 35mm alternatives (lighter and more affordable) available for purchase like the 35mm f1.8.
Ordered. Looking forward to receiving and comparing it to the AF-S 35/1.4 I love so much.
with impressive optical design and specifications (weight 1060g)
Now let's see a 24 and 28 versions
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Thanks for sharing your photos with the Z 35 1.8. Looking at them, especially the one with the rose, the last thing I'd think of is, oh, you need a f1.2. Same with the woman in the courtyard. She stands out and I don't think that having the photos in the background blurred more would improve the shot. Rather I think it would detract. Just my thoughts.
seems like Viltrox may also release a 1.2/35 for Nikon and Sony: https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/vil...-sony-e-will-be-announced-before-the-cp-show/
I expect the Nikon lens to be better (and it should given the price).
I expect the Nikon lens to be better (and it should given the price).
I think the 1.2's are pretty amazing but don't have a need for them personally. I have the 35/50/85/135 1.8's
If I were to pick up one it would mostly like be this 35 1.2.
It'll be fun seeing what the lens can do in capable hands.
If I were to pick up one it would mostly like be this 35 1.2.
It'll be fun seeing what the lens can do in capable hands.
DBalaur
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A niche product for the forum demographic, but I enjoy the positive reception here for this optical engineering accomplishment. The sample photos look phenomenal.
I know, right? It is literally the last of the 1.2 trio, so everyone can already gauge the weight and price long before release if they even bother looking for a second. Some sites/groups look like they suffer collective amnesia after all the complaints targeted toward the budget 1.4 release.
I know, right? It is literally the last of the 1.2 trio, so everyone can already gauge the weight and price long before release if they even bother looking for a second. Some sites/groups look like they suffer collective amnesia after all the complaints targeted toward the budget 1.4 release.
It's all a matter of taste.
I really like the very shallow DOF and creamy blur that the 35 f1.2 delivers, a definite step up from the f1.8S. Looking at the sample shots, the f1.2 delivers superb overall IQ, a real winner by the looks of it.
It is totally a matter of taste and how discerning we want to be. I know I would be able to see a difference but the extra cost would definitely not be worth it to me .It's all a matter of taste.
I agree with Lance. In my experience, the expensive lenses, regardless of iris size, have far superior optics and IQ. It's true for the Plena, the 85/1.2 and the 50/1.2 in the Z mount and for the four expensive 1.4s in the F mount.It's all a matter of taste.