Nikon Nikkor Z 58 mm f/0.95 S Noct

Nikkor Z 58 mm f/0.95 S Noct[1]
MakerNikon
Lens mountZ-mount
Technical data
TypePrime
Focus driveNo No
Focal length58mm
Image formatFX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)f/0.95–16
Close focus distance0.5m
Max. magnification1:5.26
Diaphragm blades11 (rounded)
Construction17 elements in 10 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Macro capableNo No
Unique featuresS-Line lens
Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat elements
Fluorine element
OLED screen
ApplicationNormal Lens
Physical
Max. length153 mm
Diameter102 mm
Weight2000 g
Filter diameter82 mm
Software
Lens ID8
Accessories
Lens hoodHN-38 (screw-on)
CaseCT-101 (hardshell trunk)
Angle of view
Diagonal40°50' (FX)
27°20' (DX)
History
IntroductionOctober 2019
Retail info
MSRP$7999.95 USD (as of 2019)

The Nikon Nikkor Z 58 mm f/0.95 S Noct is a full-frame prime lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It is one of the two Nikkor lenses that have the Noct branding (the other one being the Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 for F-mount), due to its very large aperture of f/0.95. The word "Noct" is engraved in yellow into the lens body.

Introduction

On 23 August 2018, Nikon announced the development of the lens, reintroducing the Noct brand historically used by Nikon for lenses with ultra-fast maximum apertures.[2][3][4] This lens was released on October 10, 2019.[5]

The lens comes with a hardshell trunk case (CT-101) and a screw-on metal lens hood (HN-38).

The lens achieved a DXOMark score of 55, the highest score among all tested lenses as of December 2024 (on par with the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S and Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art for Sony E-mount).[6][7]

Features

  • 58 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 87 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
  • S-Line lens
  • Manual focusing with a wide mechanical focus ring (unlike most autofocus Nikkor Z lenses, which have a focus-by-wire system for the focus ring as well), with a throw of approximately 350°[8]
  • 17 elements in 10 groups (including 4 ED glass and 3 aspherical lens elements, Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat elements and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
  • 11-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Multi-function OLED display ("lens information panel"), capable of showing aperture, focus distance and depth of field information
  • One customizable control ring at the back (aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
  • One customizable function button (L-Fn)

Awards

The lens was awarded with the TIPA World Awards 2020 in category Best Mirrorless Prime Standard Lens,[9] the Camera GP 2020 "Editors Award"[10] and the Red Dot Design Award 2020.[11]

Sample images

See also

References

  1. ^ "NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct (S-Line) specifications". imaging.nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. 2019. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  2. ^ "Nikon's 58mm f/0.95 'Z-Noct' lens shows why it created the Z-Mount". Engadget. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  3. ^ "This is the Nikon 58mm f/0.95 Noct 'Ultimate' Lens". PetaPixel. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  4. ^ "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S, NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S, NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S, and the Mount Adapter FTZ, and develops the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct". nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
  5. ^ "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct, a fast, standard prime, manual-focus lens for the Nikon Z mount system". nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  6. ^ "Lenses Database - DXOMARK". www.dxomark.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  7. ^ "Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct Lens test: Ultra-high speed with high sharpness - dxomark". www.dxomark.com. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  8. ^ "Hands-on with Nikon's 58mm F0.95 'Noct' lens". www.dpreview.com. 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
  9. ^ "Four Nikon products receive the TIPA WORLD AWARDS 2020". nikon.com. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  10. ^ "Camera GP 2020 "Editors Award" for the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct". nikon-mea.com. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
  11. ^ "Red Dot Design Award: NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct". red-dot.org. Retrieved 2024-12-14.

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