Last month the Chinese website Xitek published an interview with Nikon regarding the development of the new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f /2.8 VR S and NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f /2.8 mirrorless macro lenses. There are some interesting points made, for example: the new 50mm f/2.8 MC lens is compatible with the Nikon ES-2 film digitalizing adapter (several readers have asked me about that). Here is a recap of the interview: Is it an improvement from AF-S 105mm? It is a completely new design to meet the expectations of users. What is the secret to making it smaller and lighter? The material of the lens body has been changed, and it has been realized with an aluminum alloy mount and a newly developed stepping motor. Despite its weight reduction, it ensures strength, durability, and optical performance. Some people used teleconverters for F-mounts, but is there a dedicated teleconverter? So far, there is no such plan. It was not compatible with teleconverters in order to achieve optical performance, AF performance, and weight reduction. Speaking of lenses, we emphasize the opening performance of the maximum aperture, but do you think that the resolution when the lens is stopped down is also important for macro lenses? The two lenses announced this time are excellent not only in optical performance with the aperture open, but also in suppressing aberrations when the aperture is stopped down. Even if you use a small aperture like the F11, the difference from the current model is obvious. Is...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Thursday, 15 July, 2021