Nikon Z8 + Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4

Compact design. Powerful freedom.
The award-winning Z 8 packs the performance of the Z 9 into a significantly more manageable body—about 30% smaller than the Z 9 and 15% more compact than the D850. Inside, a multi-layer 45-megapixel CMOS sensor with exceptional dynamic range delivers outstanding performance. The deep-learning AF system accurately detects subjects and eyes, while the blackout-free real-time viewfinder and the tiltable four-axis monitor enable intuitive operation. Whether it’s photos, video, or both: the Z 8 gives you the freedom to bring any idea to life and reliably capture every moment.

Agility Meets Creativity
From fast-paced projects to complex film sets: the Z 8 adapts flexibly. It impresses with 8K and 4K recording directly in-camera, at numerous frame rates, including slow motion. Even under starlight, it produces impressively detailed 45.7-megapixel photos. Separate menu interfaces for video and stills ensure clarity, and the displays automatically rotate when shooting in portrait orientation.

8.3K/60p, 12-bit RAW – captured directly in-camera
Nikon’s N-RAW format enables high-resolution recording up to 8.3K/60p or 4.1K/120p at only half the file size compared to ProRes RAW HQ. Numerous codecs are supported, including N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422HQ, MOV H.265, and MP4 H.264, as well as recording modes in N-Log and HLG. When filming, the camera automatically creates Full HD proxies, which significantly speeds up editing.

Speed in Perfection
With up to 120 frames per second at 11 megapixels or 60/30 fps at full 45.7-megapixel resolution, you won’t miss a single moment. AF and AE performance remain fully intact—without viewfinder blackout.

Precision for Portraits
You can adjust color tone and brightness right in the camera using the “Balanced Portrait” function. Skin softening ensures natural results, while eyes and hair remain razor-sharp—less post-processing, more creative control.

Ready Before You Shoot
Thanks to Pre-Release Capture, the Z 8 starts recording up to one second before you press the shutter button—ideal for spontaneous gestures and unpredictable moments.

Strong in backlighting. Reliable in the dark.
The intelligent autofocus works reliably in challenging lighting conditions down to -9 EV. Even at night or in backlighting, faces are precisely detected and brought into focus.

High-resolution 2x zoom in 4K
Want to shoot with prime lenses and still zoom? No problem: The Z 8 emulates a 2x optical zoom in real time—without any loss of quality and with three selectable zoom speeds.

Rugged, lightweight, and flexible
Weighing approximately 910 g, this full-frame mirrorless camera is perfectly balanced. Whether mounted on a rig or a gimbal, and when used with the MC-N10 remote control grip and other partner accessories, it remains comfortable to operate in any shooting situation.

In any weather. No matter the conditions.
Thanks to its comprehensive weather-sealing, it remains operational even in rain, dust, or snow. Its cold resistance down to -10 °C matches that of the D6 and Z 9.

Protection and Connectors
The electrically conductive coating repels dust, while the fluorine coating makes cleaning the sensor easier. For added protection, you can activate the camera’s sensor cover, which automatically closes when you remove a lens. When you turn off the camera, a VR lock securely holds the sensor in place so it doesn’t shift during off-road driving.

Two USB-C ports. Dual memory card slots. 
Two USB ports enable fast file transfer while the camera is charging. The USB communication port supports USB-LAN and USB-C to Ethernet. The USB power supply port supports charging via USB-C. The dual memory card slot allows for flexible recording and storage on both XQD or CFExpress Type B cards and SD cards. 

Longer Battery Life with the
Vertical Grip The MB-N12 multifunction grip provides a more secure hold for vertical shooting, extends battery life with two EN-EL15c batteries (up to 1.8× longer), and can be used as a charger when not mounted. The batteries can be swapped out while the grip is in use. 

The System for Your Vision
The Z 8 is more than just a camera—it’s the heart of a flexible system. Whether it’s a NIKKOR Z lens, an FTZ adapter for DSLR lenses, or professional accessories, your creative freedom knows no bounds.

The new NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 - limitless freedom and natural shots

With the new NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4, we are introducing our new fast 50mm fixed focal length lens today.

The new Lens impresses with a natural perspective with extraordinary shots! Portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, street photography, close-ups - the possibilities are endless. Thanks to its versatility, this focal length is not only popular for travel, reportage and event photography, but is also appreciated for its natural, undistorted perspective for portrait shots.

Thanks to Nikon's Multi-Focusing System, unique portraits of people and places are possible, right through to sharp close-ups of details and structures. The combination of high speed and the field of view of a normal lens enables intuitive creative shots by day and night. The impressive imaging performance of this Lens also ensures vivid and true-to-life colors as well as razor-sharp and clear contrast.

When shooting with an open aperture, photographers are rewarded with a large, wonderfully soft bokeh. Even in low light with low ISO values, sharp shots and videos with an astonishing wealth of detail are possible. Short exposure times make it possible to freeze movements without the shots becoming too dark.

Thanks to a closest focusing distance of 0.37 m, photographers can capture the smallest details full frame or record videos comfortably at short distances.

The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is the second full-frame lens in the Nikon Z portfolio with a speed of 1:1.4 and is just as handy as the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4. Both f/1.4 fixed focal length lenses are comprehensively sealed and therefore particularly robust. They are also so light that they can always remain attached to the Nikon Z camera when traveling.

Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager, Nikon Europe comments: "We are delighted to add this 50mm standard lens to our new portfolio of f/1.4 fixed focal length lenses. It is extremely handy, opens up unique creative possibilities and fits perfectly with our recently launched f/1.4 35mm Lens. Having these compact Z-series fixed focal length lenses in your camera bag will allow you to achieve a consistent aesthetic even when switching between wide-angle and normal perspectives."

Key features:

• Versatile 50mm full-frame fixed focal length lens: from mesmerizing landscape or city portraits to vibrant street photography. From authentic portraits to detailed close-ups and appealing videos. A focal length that is loved for its versatility and appreciated for its natural, undistorted perspective.
• F/1.4 aperture for creative flexibility: Enables wide, wonderfully soft bokeh in the background or foreground and offers more freedom for low-light shooting. Capture more detail at lower ISO values and freeze motion without making shots too dark.
• Impressive imaging performance: Whether up close or at a distance, with open aperture or stopped down - subjects are captured with convincing depth, clarity and sharpness.
• Fast, quiet autofocus: Reliably and discreetly capture moments that would otherwise disappear in the blink of an eye. Equipped with Nikon's precise Multi-Focusing System, this Lens always focuses subjects accurately, even when shooting with an aperture of f/1.4.
• Close focusing distance of 0.37 m: Capture the smallest details to fill the frame or record videos comfortably at close range.
• Fixed focal length for video recordings: This Lens is ideal for gimbals or cages. The field of view of the normal lens is perfect for interviews and filming from a first-person perspective. Focus breathing is suppressed and linear focusing can be activated to enable controlled, precise manual focus tracking.
• Intuitive control: The clickless adjustment ring allows precise control of aperture, ISO value, exposure compensation and much more.
• Unlimited mobility: Weighs only approx. 420 g and all moving parts of the barrel are fully sealed. This makes this Lens particularly robust.