nikon CINE LENSES

Nikon, founded in Tokyo in 1917 as Nippon Kogaku, has been a cornerstone of optical innovation for over a century. Among its most enduring contributions are the Nikkor AI-S primes, renowned for their clean rendering, rich color reproduction, and balance of sharpness with gentle focus falloff. When rehoused for cinema, these lenses offer filmmakers a reliable vintage option that retains organic character while benefiting from modern mechanics and PL mounts. At the more experimental end of the spectrum, Nikon’s Nikkor 8mm Fisheye delivers an extraordinary 180° field of view, producing dramatic distortion and immersive visuals that have made it a sought-after specialty lens for bold cinematography. Together, these optics showcase Nikon’s legacy of craftsmanship and versatility, giving cinematographers both classic reliability and adventurous creative tools.