Pancake lenses place portability above everything else, and that used to mean that while they were convenient, you could not expect very good image quality out of them. However, optical design and technology has made some great advances in recent years, making lenses like the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 intriguing to many photographers and filmmakers who want a tiny and lightweight option. This great video review takes a look at the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from the lens in use.
Coming to you from Christopher Frost, this excellent video review takes a look at the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 lens. At only 0.9 inches (2.35 cm) long and just 4.4 oz (125 g) in weight, the 26mm f/2.8 is remarkably portable. Despite that tiny footprint, it still comes with a nice range of features, including:
- All-element focusing system for consistent sharpness across range
- STM stepping motor for fast and smooth autofocus, quiet enough for video work
- Minimum focusing distance of 8 inches
- Three aspherical elements for reduced distortion and increased sharpness
- 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smoother bokeh
- Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism
- Dust- and drip-resistant construction
- Customizable Control Ring
- Included lens hood
Check out the video above for the full rundown from Frost.
