Nikon Z Mount Patents: Z 16-34mm f/2.8, Z 18-50mm f/2.8-4 & Z 16-50mm f/4 Lenses

Nikon has filed three new patents for Z mount mirrorless cameras. The application describes NIKKOR Z 16-34mm f/2.8 Lens, NIKKOR Z 18-50mm f/2.8-4 Lens and NIKKOR Z 16-50mm f/4 Lens.

We can say that all Z-mount lenses are designed for Nikon full frame mirrorless camera system. As you remember, in a CP + 2021 event interview, Nikon manager stated that the company is considering to release many new cameras and lenses in 2021.

Nikon plans to have a total of 27 lenses and 2 teleconverters on the Z lens roadmap by 2022. Nikkor Z lens roadmap:

Take a look at the patent details below:

[Publication number] JP 2021-33242(P2021-33242A)
[Publication date] March 1, 2021
[Patent application title] A variable magnification optical system, an optical device, and a method for manufacturing a variable magnification optical system.

Z 16-34mm f/2.8

Zoom ratio: 2.061
Focal length: 16.500 34.000 mm
F number: 2.910 2.910
Angle of view: 105.504
Image height: 20.787 21.700 mm
Lens length: 157.563 147.452 mm
Back focus: 14.914 34.732 mm

Z 18-50mm f/2.8-4

Zoom ratio: 2.609
Focal length: 18.549 48.400 mm
F number: 2.910 4.120
Angle of view: 98.952
Image height: 20.449 21.700 mm
Lens length: 156.976 145.902 mm
Back focus: 20.533 50.882 mm

Z 16-50mm f/4

Zoom ration: 2.933
Focal length: 16.500 48.400 mm
F number: 4.120 4.120
Angle of view: 105.504
Image height: 18.820 21.700 mm
Lens length: 156.081 146.333 mm
Back focus: 17.312 53.242 mm

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