Nikon Should Release a Heritage Series of Classic Lenses for Z Mount
Jaron Schneider advocates for Nikon to introduce a Heritage Series featuring vintage lenses adapted for the Z mount, including popular options like 28mm f/2.8 and 135mm f/2. He presents two pathways: incorporating autofocus to attract a broader audience or preserving manual focus with modern enhancements. Highlighting the 105mm f/2.5, he admires its optical heritage similar to the classic Nikon S rangefinder. As original lenses become scarce, new iterations could greatly assist Z-mount users. Schneider remarks on the increasing demand for character-rich lenses, particularly among fans of the Nikon Zf camera, emphasizing Nikon's historical appreciation compared to Canon.
Key facts
- Nikon's 105mm f/2.5 lens is described as the author's favorite.
- The 105mm f/2.5 existed in a rangefinder version for Nikon S cameras.
- Haruo Sato noted the old and new 105mm f/2.5 lenses have similar dimensions.
- Proposed Heritage Series includes 28mm f/2.8, 35mm f/2.8, 55mm f/1.2, 85mm f/1.8, 105mm f/2.5, and 135mm f/2.
- Two proposals: with autofocus or manual focus only.
- Vintage lenses are aging and no longer serviced by Nikon.
- New lenses would offer native Z-mount and EXIF data.
- Nikon's Zf camera lacks vintage-style lenses.
Entities
Artists
- Jaron Schneider
- Haruo Sato
- Chris Niccolls
Institutions
- Nikon
- Canon
- KEH
- RED
- PetaPixel
- Blue Moon Camera and Machine
- FJ Westcott
- Moment