Nikon adds two new lenses to Z DX line

Nikon has announced two new lenses for its APS-C/DX-format Z mirrorless cameras: the NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR zoom and the NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 micro lens.

The 16–50mm f/2.8 VR is a standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It offers large bokeh, high-resolution detail, and accurate colour reproduction.

A built-in lens-shift vibration reduction system provides up to five stops of camera-shake compensation. The lens is 88 mm long and weighs 330 g, making it compact and easy to carry.

It also features quiet autofocus using a stepping motor and minimal focus breathing for video. On the Z50II, Hi-Res Zoom extends the focal range to 16–100 mm while maintaining the f/2.8 aperture.

The DX MC 35mm f/1.7 is a lightweight standard micro lens capable of life-size macro capture with a reproduction ratio of 0.67×. Its f/1.7 maximum aperture allows for shallow depth of field and low-light shooting.

The lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.16 m for close-up detail work. It is suitable for portraits, tabletop photography, and everyday use.

The lens also uses a stepping motor for quiet autofocus, reduces focus breathing for video, and is designed to be dust- and drip-resistant.

You can find out more about the new glass at Nikon's website.