Nikon Z 50mm 1.4 lens has finally been announced. The lens is very reasonably priced, considering it’s a full-frame lens with a 1.4 aperture. I think other camera makers should learn from Nikon, how affordable and reasonably priced F1.4 lenses are becoming for their Z mount. If native lenses are available at such reasonable prices, why would users look for third-party lenses?
Features of the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
- Close minimum focus distance lets users get as near as 14.5 in (0.37 m) from the subject, which is great for flowers, still life and food photography.
- Nine-blade diaphragm helps to create a natural, circular bokeh for a pleasing out of focus area.
- Focus breathing is effectively suppressed to minimize the shift of the angle of view when adjusting the focus.
- Near Silent operation for video production, with a click-less control ring and near silent lens drive thanks to the use of STM motors.
- Weather Sealed and designed with careful consideration for dust- and drip-resistant performance.
Nikon Z 50mm 1.4 Sample Images
| Shutter Speed | 1/250 sec. |
|---|---|
| Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Focal length | 50mm |
| Imaging Sensitivity | 200 |
| format | Full size/FX format |
I captured the casual expression of a person peeking through the leaves. By opening the aperture to f/1.4, the focused eye area is sharp, while the leaves in the foreground and background are softly blurred, enveloping the person. This is a shot that subtly conveys her feelings.
The neutral perspective of the 50mm and the large foreground and background bokeh produced by the maximum aperture of F1.4 make people stand out in a three-dimensional way. Another feature of the 50mm lens is the high degree of freedom it offers, allowing you to change the impression of the subject in a variety of ways depending on the distance and angle.
This image was taken using RAW data, which was converted to TIFF or JPEG using software such as NX Studio, and then finished as a work of art by the photographer using software from another company.
● The original data has been resized to 1280 x 852 pixels.
