Nikon creates a logo to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the release of NIKKOR lenses – Digital Camera Watch

Nikon announced on November 16 that this year marks the 90th anniversary of the release of NIKKOR lenses. They also announced that they had created a commemorative logo.

The creation of the logo is one of the actions to celebrate the 90th anniversary. Distinctive lens silhouettes and lenses that have historically left their mark since the birth of NIKKOR are arranged.

In addition, the text “A Story in Every Lens” explains that each NIKKOR lens has unique features and emotions, and each has its own story that captures the moments that matter.

In the future, we plan to develop videos that focus on the value, quality and achievements that NIKKOR lenses provide.

NIKKOR’s history goes back to 1932 when Nikon (then known as Nippon Kogaku Kogyo) registered the trademark `NIKKOR’ and began selling aerial photography lenses under the name `Aero-Nikkor’ in 1933. That was the beginning. We are one of the few manufacturers in the world to manufacture optical glass in-house, starting at the optical glass stage, and have continued to use the latest technology ever since. It has worked its way into becoming a leading brand in the field of high-performance lenses.

Nikkor P・C 8.5cm F2 lens (Published in 1948)
The photo was published in the world famous photo magazine “LIFE”. After that, NIKKOR brand quality became known. Then, the New York Times published a feature article on Nikon and NIKKOR lenses, and the product played a role in completely changing the concept of “Made in Japan” at that time.

NIKKOR 43-86mm F3.5 Auto Zoom Lens (released in 1963)
Japan’s first standard zoom lens with practical performance.

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NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct (Released in 2019)
As the flagship of NIKKOR Z lenses, it boasts high performance and achieves Nikon’s brightest aperture of F-value of 0.95.

The first aerial lens we sold: “Aero-Nikkor 50cm F4.8”

NIKKOR 43-86mm F3.5 Auto Zoom Lens

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

NIKKOR lenses are known to be supplied to NASA. A NASA-spec Nikon Photomic FTN camera and NIKKOR lenses were used on Apollo 15 (1971). In 2009, we delivered a Nikon D3S (released 2009) and the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED (released 2007) for use in recording photography inside the International Space Station (ISS). . The partnership with NASA is said to contribute to the development of optical technology, photography and space research.

In 2018, we announced the NIKKOR Z lens for mirrorless cameras. The newly approved Z mount has become a hot topic due to its large inner diameter of 55mm. Z mount lenses are still being offered.