Nikon Corporation had proudly announced the release of the new NIKKOR Z Lens for the Nikon Z mount system; NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8. The new standard zoom lens comes as an end-of-year surprise to Nikon fans, presenting them with the brand’s outstanding craftsmanship and signature optical perfection.
NIKKOR lenses are built with keen attention to detail, and the newly released NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens is no exception to such.
Key Features
The new NIKKOR Z lens is a versatile and standard zoom lens. It covers a wider angle with the maximum aperture of f/2.8, packed in a compact and lightweight body, granting its portability at a reasonable price.
The Fast Lens covers a wide-angle, ranging from 28mm to 75mm, with a fixed maximum aperture of f/2.8. With the new NIKKOR Z lens, photographers can enjoy an even heightened experience, all thanks to the lightest and most agile full-frame zoom range at f/2.8.
The Lens also offers superb performance under low light, with a wide depth of field and versatile zoom range, and delivers a unique bokeh, along with a rugged design, stunning for both snapshots and videos.
The NIKKOR Z lens is compatible with the Nikon FX-format mirrorless cameras. The wide-angle offered through the short telephoto 28-75mm focal length makes the Lens even ideal for the diverse needs of photographers, ranging from portraits to interviews.
The Lens is an ideal companion for people constantly on the move, especially street photographers, photojournalists, or documentary filmmakers. With a lightweight of around 565 g, which is as much as 30% lighter than the previous NIKKOR Z 24-70 mm f/2.8 S, the camera retracts to a total length of only 120.5mm, roughly 4.8 inches.
What are its Additional Features?
The biggest benefit of the Lens is that users will get to have more control over the light, field depth, and range of expressions, owing to the larger aperture throughout the focal range.
The Lens presents efficient coverage of a wide range of scenes, be it daily snapshots or portraits and landscapes, enabling many expressions in still photographs and video shoots. Users can enjoy soft and sharp rendering with just mere adjustments to the aperture value.
The NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens presents most of the benefits offered by its brethren, notably its predecessor, NIKKOR Z 24-70 f/2.8 S. While both the lenses serve as staples in every professional’s kit, the 28-75mm Lens surpasses its sibling with its ultra-lightweight and slimmer body.
The newly released Lens, NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8, additionally features a control ring, providing capabilities for maximum customization, and is excellent for video creation, owing to its minimal focus breathing and its smooth and quiet operation.
Thanks to the superior stepping motor (STM), the Lens presents abilities to quickly focus on moving subjects, delivering a comfortable AF drive for all shots. The camera offers a minimum focal length of 0.19m and is sealed to make dust and water-resistant, additionally featuring an effective anti-fouling coating.
The NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens will come to sale in 2022 at a more approachable price point than its sibling.