User Manual
Lens construction: 12 elements in 9 groups (2 ED
glass elements and 2 aspherical lens elements,
and elements with Nano Crystal Coat)
Minimum focus distance: 0.4 m/1.32 ft
Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.15×
Filter-attachment size: 62 mm
Accessories: • LC-62B 62 mm snap-on Front
Lens Cap (supplied) • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
(supplied) • HB-90 Bayonet Hood (supplied) •
CL-C1 Lens Case (supplied) • 62 mm screw-on
filters (62 mm Neutral Color NC Filter/62 mm
New Soft Focus Filter/62 mm Circular Polarizing
Filter II) (optional)
S-Line : NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
New-generation, fast prime lens with superior rendering for exquisite image
expression that redefines perceptions of what a 50mm f/1.8 lens can do
Camera body: Z 7 • Lens: NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S • Image quality: JPEG FINE • Exposure: Manual, 1/200 s, f/1.8 • White balance: Auto 1 (4780K)
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 • Picture Control: Portrait © Kenta Aminaka
Outstanding rendering realized with the new Z mount
optical system that overturns perceptions about f/1.8 lenses
Optical performance remarkably superior to that of conventional lenses is
achieved by the lens arrangement made possible by the new Z lens mount.
The lens construction of 12 elements in 9 groups including ED glasses and
aspherical lenses provides evidence of a superb optical design that delivers
uncompromising image quality. Higher optical performance that diers
from conventional f/1.8 lenses is attained through the following four factors:
1) resolving power compatible with high-megapixel digital cameras that
enables reproduction of even minute texture, 2) soft and beautiful bokeh
characteristics even at short distances, 3) intensively reduced axial chromatic
aberration, and 4) superb point-image reproduction. The full potential of this
lens can be realized even at the maximum aperture. Superb resolving power,
specifically, is retained at a higher level, providing sharp reproduction of
details across the entire frame at any focus distance. Also, Nano Crystal Coat
that eectively reduces ghost and flare is employed to ensure clear, sharp
rendering even under backlit conditions. Outstanding rendering performance
that changes perceptions about f/1.8 lenses enables the capture of images
just the way photographers imagine they will be. While enhancing optical
performance, compact design is also achieved for superb portability.
Quiet and highly accurate AF
With the higher standards of lens design principles, and more detailed lens
information via high-speed, large-capacity communication between the
camera and lens, outstandingly accurate AF control is provided for both still
and movie shooting. A new, powerful stepping motor (STM) that enables quiet
and accurate AF control is adopted as an AF actuator. The stepping motor
realizes quiet AF shooting while ensuring high optical performance, which is
usually dicult to attain.
Highly convenient features and superior operability
A control ring is newly adopted to which functions such as focus (M/A),
aperture and exposure compensation can be assigned. The ring enables
comfortable shooting with its superior operational feel. It also works as the
focus ring when manual focus mode is selected.
: Aspherical lens elements
: ED glass elements
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Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
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