DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens. With the Nikon Z7 this is the best sensor/lens association DxO has ever tested (it replaces the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM with the Nikon D850). The actual DxO Mark test score is 55 – the highest score ever achieved. Here are the top 5 best lenses according to DxO Mark: The 58mm Noct offers high center sharpness even when wide open, and homogeneity in the field of view that improves when stopping down. The light transmission is impressive at 1.1 T-Stop thanks to the f/0.95 aperture. Some of the drawbacks are vignetting and some lateral chromatic aberration which of course are typical for lenses of this type. DxO’s conclusion: “Like the original Noct-Nikkor was showcasing Nikon’s optical expertise back in the ’70s and ’80s, so too is the new Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct. It has a phenomenal optical performance. Indeed, the new Noct on the Nikon Z 7 achieved the highest score by any lens and camera combination that we’ve seen to date. However, at close to $8000, it’s pricey and both the size and weight, not to mention the long-throw manual focus, are all sure to limit its appeal. Movie studios and rental houses won’t flinch though, nor will the well-heeled seeking the signature look of a highly-corrected ultra-high-speed lens, but for everyone else, it’s the kind of lens that people only dream of. In this review, we have compared...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Thursday, 21 October, 2021