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Nikon Introduces Nikkor Z DX 24mm f1.7
30 May 2023
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z DX 24mm f1.7, a fast and affordable compact prime lens for Nikon Z mount APS-C size/DX-format mirrorless cameras. The 24mm focal length provides an equivalent crop of 36mm.
The Nikkor Z DX 24mm f1.7 is the first prime APS-C size Nikkor Z lens and makes a compact package on an APS-C Z camera equally adept at street photography and video.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the 24m include:
- APS-C format (36mm equivalent)
- Compact and lightweight build
- Fast f1.7 aperture
- Stepping motor for quiet autofocusing
- Dust and drip-resistant design
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the new Nikkor include:
Nikkor Z DX 24mm f1.7 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Nikon Z Focal Length 24mm (36mm equivalent) Aperture Maximum Aperture: f1.7 Minimum Focus 4.7 inches Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 46mm PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Nikon said the 24mm prime would be available in mid-June for $279.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
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MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon Inc. has announced the release of the Nikkor Z DX 24mm f1.7, a fast aperture and extremely affordable compact prime lens for Nikon Z mount APS-C size/DX-format mirrorless cameras. The Nikkor Z DX 24mm f1.7 is the first prime APS-C size Nikkor Z lens and gives a wide range of creators the benefits of a versatile angle of view and fast f1.7 aperture for blurred backgrounds and amazing low light performance.
The quality of the out-of-focus area, also known as the bokeh, is unique to fast maximum apertures and allows users to dramatically emphasize their subjects in still-life and portrait photography. The new 24mm f1.7 also enables the capture of beautiful, high-resolution photos and video in dimly lit conditions, by allowing more light to enter the lens. In addition, images recorded under such circumstances exhibit very little blur, even while shooting hand-held due to the fast shutter speed afforded with wider apertures. The 24mm focal length is ideal for a wide variety of scenes, including tabletop photos, portraits and landscapes. What's more, the 4.7-inch (0.18m) minimum focus distance allows users to get close to subjects such as flowers and tabletop objects, for images that emphasize the subject with big background bokeh. The compact and lightweight design enables easy carrying, making it an ideal lens for everyday use.
Primary features of the Nikkor Z DX 24mm f1.7 Lens
- A fast maximum aperture of f1.7 makes it an ideal lens for rendering content that includes large bokeh for both still-image and video recording. During hand-held shooting in dimly lit and dark surroundings, the fast aperture enables fast shutter speeds to reduce the effects of camera shake, as well as the ability to use lower ISO sensitivities for less noise.
- A convenient angle of view at 24-mm focal length and 7-inch minimum focus distance support recording of a wide variety of scenes.
- Adoption of a stepping motor enables quiet autofocusing, minimizing focus sounds in video.
- Designed with consideration for the suppression of focus breathing,1 the lens enables smooth focusing with less change in the angle of view, even when the focus point changes during video recording.
- A compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry inside a bag while mounted on a camera. When combined with the Nikon Z 30, the camera and lens combined weighs approximately 540g.
Price and Availability
The new Nikkor Z DX 24mm f1.7 lens will be available in mid-June for a suggested retail price of $279.95. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the vast collection of Nikkor Z lenses and the entire collection of Z series cameras, visit nikonusa.com.