Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f1.7 Lens

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 Lens: Compact Prime for Versatile Creativity

The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 Lens is a versatile, high-performance prime lens designed for Nikon DX-format mirrorless cameras. With its wide-angle view and fast aperture, it’s ideal for capturing landscapes, street photography, portraits, and more. This lens provides an angle of view equivalent to a 36mm lens on a full-frame (FX) camera, making it a great choice for a variety of shooting scenarios where a bit of extra context is desirable.

Fast f/1.7 Aperture for Exceptional Performance

The f/1.7 maximum aperture of the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm lens allows more light to enter the camera, which is essential for low-light photography. This feature enables you to shoot at lower ISO settings, reducing noise in your images, or use faster shutter speeds without compromising brightness. The large aperture also provides a beautifully blurred background, or bokeh, giving your subjects a professional look and adding depth to both photos and videos.

Sharp Focus Up Close

One of the standout features of this lens is its minimum focusing distance of just 0.18 meters (18 cm). This allows for sharp, detailed shots even when the lens is only 12.4 cm from your subject. Whether you're photographing intricate details or capturing close-up portraits, this lens delivers impressive sharpness and clarity.

Ideal for Video

The NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 lens is not only excellent for still photography but also well-suited for video recording. Its perspective closely resembles the classic 35mm view, making it a favourite among filmmakers. The lens operates with a fast, silent autofocus powered by a stepping motor, ensuring smooth and quiet focus transitions. Additionally, it suppresses focus breathing, which helps maintain consistent framing and composition during video shoots.

Lightweight, Compact, and Durable

Weighing just 135 grams, the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 is a remarkably lightweight and compact lens, perfect for photographers and videographers who need a portable solution without sacrificing performance. Its dust- and drip-resistant design ensures reliable operation even in challenging conditions, making it a dependable choice for everyday shooting and travel.

Versatile and Practical Design

The lens comes with a Nikon HN-42 lens hood, which helps to prevent ghosting and flare, enhancing image quality by blocking stray light. The hood also features a 46mm filter thread, allowing you to attach filters for further creative control. This practical design element adds to the lens’s versatility and ease of use.

Key Features of the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 Lens:

  • Wide-Angle Prime Lens: 24mm focal length with an angle of view equivalent to 36mm on full-frame cameras.
  • Fast f/1.7 Aperture: Allows more light for low-light shooting and creates a natural, creamy bokeh.
  • Close-Up Capability: Minimum focusing distance of just 0.18 meters (18 cm) for sharp, detailed close-ups.
  • Silent Autofocus: Fast, quiet stepping motor for smooth and unobtrusive focus changes, ideal for video.
  • Lightweight and Compact: Weighs only 135 grams, making it easy to carry and handle.
  • Durable Build: Dust- and drip-resistant design for reliable performance in various conditions.
  • Included Lens Hood: Nikon HN-42 lens hood prevents ghosting and flare and accepts 46mm filters.

Perfect for Various Photography and Videography Needs

Whether you're shooting landscapes, street scenes, portraits, or video content, the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 lens provides excellent performance and versatility. Its fast aperture, close-focusing capabilities, and compact, durable design make it an essential addition to any Nikon DX-format mirrorless camera kit.

Specifications at a Glance:

  • Focal Length: 24mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/1.7
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.18 meters (18 cm)
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Weight: 135 grams
  • Weather Sealing: Dust- and drip-resistant
Ареrturе Вlаdеѕ 7
Fіltеr Тhrеаd [mm] 46
Fосаl Lеngth ~ Теlе [mm] 24
Fосаl Lеngth ~ Wіdе [mm] 24
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Lеnѕ Еlеmеntѕ 9
Lеnѕ Grоuрѕ 8
Lеnѕ Моunt Nіkоn Z (DХ)
Мах Ареrturе ~ Теlе 1.7
Мах Ареrturе ~ Wіdе 1.7
Міnіmum Ареrturе 11
Міnіmum Fосuѕ Dіѕtаnсе [m] 0.18
Wеіght [g] 135

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Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.

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