Nikon has filed several new patents. The application describes Nikon 24mm f/1.8 lens designed for full frame and APS-C mirrorless cameras.
As you might remember Nikon already confirmed that they are currently working on a new professional mirrorless system camera. It is said to be unique and different from other companies in terms of performance. The previous rumor said that a new Nikon mirrorless camera will be announced in late 2017. Nikon full-frame mirrorless camera is also rumored for 2018.
The patents were spotted by Japanese site hi-lows-note, and come complete with a few lens diagrams. Here are the details.
Nikon Filed Patent for Nikon 24mm f/1.8 full-frame and APS-C mirrorless
Nikon 24mm f/1.8 for 35mm full-frame mirrorless:
[P2017-161847A]
Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 1
f = 24.09
FNO = 1.85
2ω = 85.4
Y = 21.60
Bf = 16.046
[P2017-161848A]
Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 3
F = 24.47
FNO =1.80
2ω = 64.7
Y = 15.30
BF = 14.174
[P2017-161849A]
Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 1
f = 24.14
FNO = 1.85
2ω = 85.2
Y = 21.60
Bf = 16.092
Nikon 24mm f/1.8 for APS-C mirrorless:
[P2017-161844A]
Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 1
f = 24.39
FNO = 1.88
2ω = 65.8
Y = 14.75
Bf = 23.4570
[P2017-161845A]
Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 1
f = 24.88
FNO = 1.87
2ω = 60.1
Y = 14.25
Bf = 14.687
[P2017-161846A]
Specification and lens arrangement of embodiment 1
f = 24.97
FNO = 1.85
2ω = 62.1
Y = 14.25
Bf = 14.318
