Nikon surprised us this morning by announcing an exciting new Z Series prime lens and an update to their popular super-zoom compact camera, the P-1000. Let's get to it!
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Promising to be Nikon's finest 35mm lens ever constructed, the NIKKOR Z 25mm f/1.2 S is focused on insolating your subject in stunning detail. Wedding photographers, in particular, will want to have a long look at this one, as the combination of superior optical performance, wide-angle and seamless blending into smooth, blurred backgrounds makes it ideal for environmental portraits.
Here are the key features of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S:
- Enables unique imaging styles through the combination of high resolving power achieved 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 perfect 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 reduce 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.
The Z NIKKOR 35mm f1.2 will be available February 27, 2025, for $3799.99.
» Pre-order the Z NIKKOR 35mm f1.2 Lens Today!
Nikon Coolpix P1100
With compact cameras surging back into the limelight, an update to Nikon's excellent P1000 is a sight for sore eyes. The new Coolpix P1100 is headlined again by a 24-3000mm lens offering an astounding 125x zoom range. Equipped with Dual Detect Optical VR, 4k UHD/30p movie recording, Birdwatching and Moon modes, and weighing just 3.1 lbs, the P1100 is uniquely suited to the adventuring photographer hiking into remote areas to capture stunning vistas and the inhabiting wildlife.
Check out the Nikon Coolpix P1100 key feature list:
- Incredible 125x optical zoom for super-telephoto performance up to a 24-3000mm equivalent
- Super ED and ED lens elements provide superior chromatic aberration compensation and deliver outstanding rendering capabilities across the entire zoom range, even with super-telephoto shooting.
- Dual Detect Optical VR accurately suppresses the effects of camera shake with super-telephoto handheld shooting. This enables the capture of sharp and clear images of birds, celestial bodies, and other distant subjects at dynamic angles of view.
- Birdwatching and Moon modes can be accessed directly using the mode dial.
- Support for 4K UHD/30p movie recording lets users beautifully record subjects with the power of super-telephoto 3000mm equivalent. Frames from movies recorded in 4K UHD format can also be saved as still images.
- Massive zoom, small size: Despite coverage of focal lengths up to 3000mm equivalent, the camera weighs only approx. 3.1 lbs (1,410g), allowing users to enjoy super-telephoto shooting more comfortably than with DSLR and mirrorless camera systems.
» Pre-order the Nikon Coolpix P1100 Today!