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Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f1.2 Review

Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f1.2

Main Features

  • 32mm Focal Range
  • F1.2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: 1"
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • Weight: 235g.
  • Diameter: 66mm
  • Length: 47mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.45m
  • Max Magnification: 0.08x
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Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 Overview


Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 1" max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Nikon 1 cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f1.2 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f1.2 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Very Fast Aperture
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f1.2



Lens Mount

Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon 1 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon 1 lenses are Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 J4.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 has a maximum diameter of 66mm and total length of 47mm. It weighs 235g / 8.3 oz.

Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 1 32mm f1.2:

  • 52mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 52mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 52mm Clear Protection Lens Filters



Focal Range

Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 has a fixed focal length of 32mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 86.4mm when used on a 1" format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.08x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m. 0.08x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Nikon 1 18.5mm f1.8 is the only Standard Prime type Nikon 1 mount lens with higher max magnification than the Nikon 1 32mm f1.2.

  • Nikon 1 18.5mm f1.8: 0.12x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 has a max aperture of F1.2 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

Optical Formula

Nikon 1 32mm f1.2's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 7 groups . Special elements used in this design is Nano-crystal coatings.

Lens Hood

Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-N107.

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Nikon 1 32mm f1.2 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Nikon 1
Max Format 1"
Focal Range 32mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.2
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements Nano-crystal coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification 0.08X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 235g
Diameter 66mm
Length 47mm
Materials Metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-N107
Tripod Collar No
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