Nikon provides linear focus mode to 3 of its Z-mount lenses by way of firmware replace: Digital Photography Review

Nikon has launched firmware updates for 3 of its Z-mount lenses that, amongst different updates, provides the flexibility to activate linear focus ring rotation, making it simpler and extra correct to tug focus by instantly linking the rotation of the ring with the main target distance, whatever the pace at which the ring is rotated.

Firmware model 1.10 for the Nikkor 50mm F1.2 S and Nikkor MC 105mm F2.8 VR S, and firmware model 1.20 for the Nikkor 24–70mm F2.8 S, makes linear focus the default on these lenses until [Non-linear] is chosen within the [Focus ring rotation range] sub-menu on choose Nikon Z-mount cameras.

Nikon’s Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S lens.

This turns off the inertia-based focus-by-wire mode which adjusts focus logarithmically based mostly on how briskly or sluggish the ring is turned whereas focusing and as a substitute instantly ties the ring rotation to the focusing distance. By having it linearly managed, it’s simpler to repeat focus pulls utilizing pre-defined markers, as for each diploma of rotation the ring strikes, the main target distance strikes too, whatever the pace at which the ring is turned.

Additionally added in these firmware updates is help for altering the roles of the main target and management ring modes throughout the [Custom Settings Menu] on choose Nikon Z-mount cameras.

Nikon’s Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S lens.

Nikon says these options can be found on its Z9 digital camera working firmware model 2.00 and newer, in addition to its Z6 II and Z7 II cameras working firmware model 1.40 or newer.

You’ll be able to obtain the firmware updates from Nikon’s obtain web page utilizing the hyperlinks beneath.

Firmware model 1.10 for the Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S

Firmware model 1.10 for the Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S

Firmware model 1.20 for the Nikkor Z 24–70mm F2.8 S