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Nikon India introduces the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7, the first APS-C size/DX prime lens in the NIKKOR Z line-up that embodies creative flexibility, effortless operability, and excellent optical performance. Encased in a compact and lightweight body, the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 is the latest lens in the ever-expanding NIKKOR Z line-up designed to inspire creative freedom. This new lens captures not only impressive stills but also high-quality videos with the adoption of stepping motors that reduce drive sounds, together with an operability that provides a natural shift in focus positions and brightness levels.
“The NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 makes for the perfect daily companion for photographers and videographers to keep in their bag and bring around for photo walks or their travels. The maximum aperture of f/1.7 combined with a short minimum focus distance of only 0.18m lets you capture stunning environmental portraits with dreamy bokeh and easily get up close to everyday subjects, without any disruption or operational sounds, which makes it a great choice for videographers as well,” said Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director, Nikon India.
NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 Features
Creativity your way
Get ready to elevate your portraiture photography with the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7. Easily create stunning portraits with dreamy bokeh to highlight your subjects with the lens’ maximum aperture of f/1.7 and short minimum focus distance of 0.18m. Users can also draw attention to their subjects while recording videos, thanks to the contrast between the sharp focal plane and the smoothly blurred background.
Capturing beautiful photos during the elusive golden hour is made simple with the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7. The lens’ maximum aperture is bright enough to capture even with lower ISO sensitivity and in low-light situations. In addition, users can shoot handheld with minimal image blur caused by camera shake or subject movement. The result is beautiful stills and video with high resolution, while effectively reducing noise for smoother images, thus providing users with more diverse shooting opportunities.
Picturing perspectives
Capture shots with variety in mind; whether it’s food photography, striking portraits, or dynamic landscapes, as the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 features a versatile focal length of 24mm1 to cover a variety of scenes. With a short minimum focus distance of 0.18m, users can get up close to easily photograph everyday subjects like food and flowers, without being too far away to focus on the subject. The combination of the minimum focus distance of 0.18 m and the maximum aperture of f/1.7 enables effective shooting of flowers and other still subjects with large background bokeh, enabling the subject to stand out.
Ready, steady, shoot
Shoot videos without worrying about disruption from unnecessary operational sounds, thanks to the smooth and quiet operation of the lens’ STM and ‘click-less’ control ring. With the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7, you can shoot with confidence when befriending a street cat or capturing spontaneous street moments.
Users can also record videos with a natural shift in focus position and brightness level with effective focus-breathing2 compensation from the lens. Even when the focus point shifts from one subject to another, the angle of view is maintained, creating smooth and natural videos with stable exposure.
Light in weight, big on usability
Compact in size yet packed with features, the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 weighs approximately 135 grams and makes for the perfect daily companion for users to keep in their bags and bring around for photo walks or their travels. Even when the lens is attached to a camera, such as the Z 30, the set-up would weigh only 540g. Rounding up the features of the lens is the compact design that narrows slightly toward the tip to accentuate its compact size.
Availability
For more information on the new NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 and other Nikon products, please visit the official website. The product would be available at INR 25,495/- from Mid-June 2023.
