This APS-C Z-mount autofocus lens is coming soon!

We now have our first look at NiSi’s extraordinary 26mm f/0.7 lens for full-frame Nikon Z cameras. This manual-focus optic joins the legendary Carl Zeiss Planar 50mm f/0.7 among the fastest lenses ever designed for the full-frame format.

The Zeiss lens has a fascinating history. NASA originally commissioned it for the Apollo program in the 1960s, while filmmaker Stanley Kubrick later adapted several examples for use on a Mitchell BNC camera. Their remarkable light-gathering ability enabled him to film the famous candlelit interiors in *Barry Lyndon* with minimal artificial lighting.

NiSi’s new 26mm f/0.7 is expected to be offered exclusively in Nikon Z-mount, giving it the widest maximum aperture of any native lens currently made for the system. The lens reportedly weighs 2.9 kg, focuses as close as 0.35 m and carries a price of 198,000—approximately $29,500.

NiSi has not yet announced a shipping date or opened preorders. We’re especially curious to see how this remarkable lens performs in real-world conditions. Would you like to try it, and what would you photograph with an f/0.7 lens?

You can get it now at BHphoto, 7Artisans, Amazon.

Here is the review from Christopher Frost:

TTartisan announced the most affordable 85mm Full Frame autofocus lens on the market. You get it now for $99 only at BHphoto, Amazon, Amazon EU, TTartisan and Pergear store.

Key highlights:
Classic 85mm focal length – perfect for portraits, street photography, and travel
Bright F1.8 aperture with 11 rounded blades for smooth, creamy bokeh
Ultra‑lightweight design – just 332g (E‑mount) to 338g (Z‑mount)
Fast and silent STM autofocus with full eye/face detection support
0.8m minimum focus distance for intimate close‑ups
DIY‑friendly customizable barrel – add stickers, paint, or 3D‑printed accessories
12 elements in 8 groups (including 2 ED and 2 high‑refractive index elements) for sharp, high‑contrast images

7Artisans is set to release its new AF 18mm F2.0 pancake lens. Weighing just 108 grams, it combines a lightweight design with a metal body and offers a full-frame-equivalent focal length of approximately 27mm. It will be available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts.