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    Nikon to Announce Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S ahead of CP+

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    It looks like Nikon is gearing up to announce a lens a lot of Canon photographers want to see added to the RF lineup. While the RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM is a terrific lens, there seems to be something about an f/1.2L variant without the same level of software correction.

    Nikon has had a third 35mm lens on their roadmap for quite some time to exist alongside the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 and Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S.

    We expect to see the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S announced ahead of CP+, which begins on February 27, 2025.

    Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4

    • Full-Frame | f/1.4 to f/16
    • Fast, Lightweight Walkaround Prime
    • STM Autofocus Stepping Motor
    • Minimum Focusing Distance: 10.6″
    • Customizable Clickless Control Ring
    • Dust and Water-Resistant Design

    Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S

    • Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
    • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
    • Two ED and Three Aspherical Elements
    • Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
    • Stepping Motor AF System
    • Programmable Control Ring
    • Weather-Sealed Construction
    • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

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    23 comments

    2. That would be actually the good news both for Nikon and Canon. It seemed that both companies faced some technical challenges in designing 35mm f/1.2 lenses. If true, that would mean that they found a way to overcome those challenges, and I would expect that Canon releases their f/1.2 in the foreseeable future as well.
    3. I hear someone crying bitter tears...;)
      Nikon will get the f/1,2 trinity ahead of Canon!
      I don't understand how Nikon is one-up on Canon in some of the lenses such as the two internal 1.4x "TC" 600/4 and 400/2.8 vs no such thing in canon anymore. I have the nikkor Z 600/4 TC and it's so incredibly useful to have that switch back n forth internally. I also have the EF 200-400/4 which I love and use adapted to the Nikon Z9 or on an R1 or R52.

      Then in the fast primes you have that Nikkor Noct 58/.95 and now this 35 coming.
    4. I don't understand how Nikon is one-up on Canon in some of the lenses such as the two internal 1.4x "TC" 600/4 and 400/2.8 vs no such thing in canon anymore. I have the nikkor Z 600/4 TC and it's so incredibly useful to have that switch back n forth internally. I also have the EF 200-400/4 which I love and use adapted to the Nikon Z9 or on an R1 or R52.

      Then in the fast primes you have that Nikkor Noct 58/.95 and now this 35 coming.

      The situation is quite odd. Canon re-badging EF super-teles as RF while Nikon (with a tiny market share!) invests the money to develop an entirely new series of super-teles. The 400 and 600 with TCs. The 400/4.5, the 600/6.3 PF, the 800/6.3 PF. Then the 180-600 which seems great too. Meanwhile Canon installs permanent 2x TCs in the EF 400 & 600, adds more length for the flange distance, and calls them RF 800/5.6 and 1200/8 lenses? It feels like some sort of weird alternate reality.

      For the shorter 50/1.2S and 85/1.2S, the Nikon primes are excellent but somehow HUGE. Seems they spent all their ability on making compact & light lenses on the super tele side of things. That's also very odd.

      Meanwhile Viltrox in China seems set to release 35/1.2, 50/1.2, and 85/1.2 lenses on both E and Z. And maybe X too?

      Interesting times.
    5. Also the plena is IMHO superior to the RF 135/1.8.

      Canon on the other Hand has the 28-70/2, the 24-105/2.8, the 10-20/4 the small non Z 70-200/2.8.

      If Canon really wants to produce unique lenses, they must step up the Game, currently Nikon produces more unique lenses than Canon.

      That‘s coming from a Canon Fanboy who also used Nikon in the past, but came back to Canon with the R5.
    6. I don't understand how Nikon is one-up on Canon in some of the lenses such as the two internal 1.4x "TC" 600/4 and 400/2.8 vs no such thing in canon anymore. I have the nikkor Z 600/4 TC and it's so incredibly useful to have that switch back n forth internally. I also have the EF 200-400/4 which I love and use adapted to the Nikon Z9 or on an R1 or R52.

      Then in the fast primes you have that Nikkor Noct 58/.95 and now this 35 coming.
      As you just wrote, "some of the lenses".
      The same could be said of Canon too, and there's also the fact that some "new" Z lenses are simply rebadged Tamrons.
      Think of the coming RF lenses like the 14mm AF T/S, the future telezooms etc*...
      We know there's a lot coming from Canon, including some nice surprises.
      * RF 35mm f/1,2?
    8. I hear someone crying bitter tears...;)
      Nikon will get the f/1,2 trinity ahead of Canon!
      I've seen this thread just now!
      I am ambivalent about this rumor...
      On one side I am hopeful this will give Canon one more incentive to deliver a RF 35 1.2 in a reasonable timeframe... although Canon is not following Nikon like-for-like (nor vice versa)
      On the other side, the envy is real :cry:

      And if someone pipes up telling me that Canon knows better.... well I couldn't care less. I know what I want.
    9. And if someone pipes up telling me that Canon knows better.... well I couldn't care less. I know what I want.
      Canon knows better. :p

      Seriously, the RF 50/1.2 remains in the lineup and is a step up from the 50/1.4L VCM. I suspect we'll see an 85/1.4L VCM at some point, and I do hope Canon completes the f/1.2 trinity with a 35mm offering. For your sake, if not mine.
    10. That would be actually the good news both for Nikon and Canon. It seemed that both companies faced some technical challenges in designing 35mm f/1.2 lenses. If true, that would mean that they found a way to overcome those challenges, and I would expect that Canon releases their f/1.2 in the foreseeable future as well.
      I don't think its challenges at all. I just think the focal length isn't as popular as many of us photo nerds or gearheads think it is. There's a reason why it was addressed last.
    11. Canon knows better. :p
      Predictable :sneaky:
      Seriously, the RF 50/1.2 remains in the lineup and is a step up from the 50/1.4L VCM. I suspect we'll see an 85/1.4L VCM at some point, and I do hope Canon completes the f/1.2 trinity with a 35mm offering. For your sake, if not mine.
      For my sake and for the betterment of mankind :ROFLMAO:
      I agree a 85 1.4 is likely, although it won't part me from my 85 1.2 - incidentally, how do you find the 85 1.2 DS?
    12. Also the plena is IMHO superior to the RF 135/1.8.

      Canon on the other Hand has the 28-70/2, the 24-105/2.8, the 10-20/4 the small non Z 70-200/2.8.

      If Canon really wants to produce unique lenses, they must step up the Game, currently Nikon produces more unique lenses than Canon.

      That‘s coming from a Canon Fanboy who also used Nikon in the past, but came back to Canon with the R5.
      Really sad that Canon can't produce any unique lenses, such as the RF 100-500, RF 200-800, RF 100-300 f/2.8, RF 28-70 f/2, RF 24-105 f/2.8, as well as the affordable 600 and 800 f/11 lenses. I guess those are just the same old, same old....
    14. Really sad that Canon can't produce any unique lenses, such as the RF 100-500, RF 200-800, RF 100-300 f/2.8, RF 28-70 f/2, RF 24-105 f/2.8, as well as the affordable 600 and 800 f/11 lenses. I guess those are just the same old, same old....
      And the RF10-20mm that is wider (10mm), much smaller, much lighter and cheaper than the EF11-24mm.
    15. Really sad that Canon can't produce any unique lenses, such as the RF 100-500, RF 200-800, RF 100-300 f/2.8, RF 28-70 f/2, RF 24-105 f/2.8, as well as the affordable 600 and 800 f/11 lenses. I guess those are just the same old, same old....
      I mentioned some of these lenses, however the 100-300/2.8 is not that unique Sigma and Nikon already did 120-300/2.8 DSLR lenses.
      I do have the 800 f11, to be honest compared to the 200-800 it‘s a bit rubbish.
    17. As you just wrote, "some of the lenses".
      The same could be said of Canon too, and there's also the fact that some "new" Z lenses are simply rebadged Tamrons.
      Think of the coming RF lenses like the 14mm AF T/S,
      I'll believe this one when i see it announced and I'll then place a pre-order deposit LOL

      I wonder about the Z lenses made in Thailand vs China vs Japan. I have 2 of the Japan made lenses, 58 and 600/4 and 2 from Thailand, the z 70-200/2.8 and 135/1.8

      Where Are Z Lenses Made? | Thom Hogan

      Where does Nikon make its Z-mount lenses?
      www.zsystemuser.com

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