Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct 58mm
An f/0.95 maximum aperture makes the NIKKOR Z 58mm S Noct the fastest Nikkor ever, combining extreme depth-of-field control with elaborate bokeh in a weather-sealed, 2000g metal body. The manual-focus-only design offers a long, damped focus throw and Nano Crystal/ARNEO coatings for precise control and flare resistance, catering to deliberate shooting. It suits portrait photographers and astrophotographers needing the brightest possible aperture and unique rendering, accepting manual focus for exceptional low-light results.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong aperture (100th percentile) 100th
Cons
- Below average build (13th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 58 |
| Focal Length Max | 58 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal Coat, ARNEO Coat |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.0 kg / 4.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct 58mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 58mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/0.95 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 2000 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct 58mm | 13.3 | 99.6 | 13.1 | 35.2 | 51.7 | 99.5 | 33.6 | 49.2 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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