Nikon Z f: Crop Factor, NPF Rule & Hyperfocal Chart

Name: Nikon Z f
Brand: Nikon

The Nikon Z f uses the Nikon Z mount with a 1.00× crop factor (about 36.0 × 24.0 mm sensor), 24.5 megapixels, announced in 2023. Below: equivalent focal lengths, maximum shutter speeds for sharp stars, a hyperfocal distance chart, compatible lenses and how to check the shutter count.

Mount

Nikon Z

Crop factor

1.00×

Sensor (approx.)

36.0 × 24.0 mm

Resolution

24.5 MP

pixel pitch ≈ 5.94 µm

Announced

2023

Circle of confusion

0.03 mm

Equivalent focal length & field of view

Lens focal length	Full-frame equivalent	Diagonal FOV	Horizontal FOV
10 mm	10 mm	130.4°	121.9°
12 mm	12 mm	122.0°	112.6°
14 mm	14 mm	114.2°	104.3°
16 mm	16 mm	107.0°	96.7°
18 mm	18 mm	100.5°	90.0°
20 mm	20 mm	94.5°	84.0°
24 mm	24 mm	84.1°	73.7°
28 mm	28 mm	75.4°	65.5°
35 mm	35 mm	63.4°	54.4°
50 mm	50 mm	46.8°	39.6°
85 mm	85 mm	28.6°	23.9°
135 mm	135 mm	18.2°	15.2°
200 mm	200 mm	12.3°	10.3°
300 mm	300 mm	8.2°	6.9°
400 mm	400 mm	6.2°	5.2°
600 mm	600 mm	4.1°	3.4°

Multiply by the 1.00× crop factor for the full-frame equivalent field of view.

Milky Way exposure: NPF and 500 rule

Focal length	NPF @ f/1.8	NPF @ f/2.8	Strict NPF @ f/2.8	500 rule
10 mm	24.1 s	27.6 s	14.8 s	50.0 s
12 mm	20.1 s	23.0 s	12.4 s	41.7 s
14 mm	17.2 s	19.7 s	10.6 s	35.7 s
16 mm	15.1 s	17.3 s	9.3 s	31.2 s
18 mm	13.4 s	15.3 s	8.3 s	27.8 s
20 mm	12.1 s	13.8 s	7.5 s	25.0 s
24 mm	10.1 s	11.5 s	6.2 s	20.8 s
28 mm	8.6 s	9.9 s	5.4 s	17.9 s
35 mm	6.9 s	7.9 s	4.3 s	14.3 s
50 mm	4.8 s	5.5 s	3.1 s	10.0 s

NPF = (35 × f-number + 30 × pixel pitch) ÷ focal length, with a pixel pitch of 5.94 µm (from 24.5 MP). The strict version (Michaud's detailed NPF for the galactic core) gives pin-point stars at 100% view; the 500 rule is a loose rule of thumb that shows trailing on modern sensors.

Hyperfocal distance chart

Focal length	f/2.8	f/5.6	f/8	f/11	f/16
14 mm	2.3 m	1.2 m	0.8 m	0.6 m	0.4 m
16 mm	3.1 m	1.5 m	1.1 m	0.8 m	0.5 m
18 mm	3.9 m	1.9 m	1.4 m	1.0 m	0.7 m
20 mm	4.8 m	2.4 m	1.7 m	1.2 m	0.9 m
24 mm	6.9 m	3.5 m	2.4 m	1.8 m	1.2 m
28 mm	9.4 m	4.7 m	3.3 m	2.4 m	1.7 m
35 mm	15 m	7.3 m	5.1 m	3.7 m	2.6 m
50 mm	30 m	15 m	10 m	7.6 m	5.3 m

Focus at the hyperfocal distance and everything from half that distance to infinity is acceptably sharp (circle of confusion 0.03 mm). Use the hyperfocal calculator for other settings.

Maximum print size

Print resolution	Inches	Centimeters
150 ppi	40.4 × 26.9 in	103 × 68 cm
200 ppi	30.3 × 20.2 in	77 × 51 cm
240 ppi	25.3 × 16.8 in	64 × 43 cm
300 ppi	20.2 × 13.5 in	51 × 34 cm

300 ppi suits close viewing; 150–200 ppi is plenty for large prints viewed from a distance.

Compatible lenses (425 in our database)

Lens	Focal length	Max aperture	Mount
Nikon Nikkor AI-S 6mm f/2.8 Fisheye	6 mm	f/2.8	Nikon F AI-S
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G DX ED	10–24 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-P 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G DX VR	10–20 mm	f/4.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF 10.5mm f/2.8G DX ED Fisheye	10 mm	f/10.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 12-24mm f/4G DX IF-ED	12–24 mm	f/4	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR	12–28 mm	f/3.5	Nikon Z
Nikon Nikkor AF 14mm f/2.8D ED	14 mm	f/14	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED	14–24 mm	f/2.8	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S	14–24 mm	f/2.8	Nikon Z
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S	14–30 mm	f/4	Nikon Z
Nikon Nikkor AI 15mm f/3.5	15 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AI
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR	16–35 mm	f/4	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-80mm f/2.8-4E DX ED VR	16–80 mm	f/2.8	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED VR	16–85 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR	16–50 mm	f/3.5	Nikon Z
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR	16–50 mm	f/2.8	Nikon Z
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED	17–35 mm	f/2.8	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8G DX IF-ED	17–55 mm	f/2.8	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF-ED	18–35 mm	f/18	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED	18–55 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR	18–55 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR II	18–55 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G DX IF-ED	18–70 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED VR	18–105 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G DX IF-ED	18–135 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR IF-ED	18–200 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR IF-ED II	18–200 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED VR	18–140 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G DX ED VR	18–300 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G DX ED VR	18–300 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR	18–55 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED	18–35 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR	18–140 mm	f/3.5	Nikon Z
Nikon Nikkor AI-S 20mm f/2.8	20 mm	f/2.8	Nikon F AI-S
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 20mm f/1.8G ED	20 mm	f/1.8	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF 20mm f/2.8D	20 mm	f/20	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AF 20-35mm f/2.8D IF	20–35 mm	f/20	Nikon F AF
Nikon Nikkor AI 20mm f/3.5	20 mm	f/3.5	Nikon F AI
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S	20 mm	f/1.8	Nikon Z
Nikon Nikkor AI-S 24mm f/2.8	24 mm	f/2.8	Nikon F AI-S

Native and adapter-free compatible lenses from the Lensfun database. Third-party and adapted lenses may also work.

How to check the Nikon Z f shutter count

Nikon writes the shutter count into the MakerNotes of every JPEG and NEF. Upload a fresh, unedited file to an EXIF viewer or run `exiftool -ShutterCount image.nef`.

ExifTool tag: ShutterCount. Always test an original, unedited file straight from the card.

Where to buy

Compare new and used prices at these retailers:

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Other Nikon Z cameras

FAQ

What is the crop factor of the Nikon Z f?

1.00×. A 24 mm lens frames like a 24 mm lens on full frame.

What shutter speed should I use for the Milky Way with the Nikon Z f?

With a 10 mm lens at f/2.8, about 28 seconds keeps stars sharp (NPF rule).

How do I check the shutter count on the Nikon Z f?

Nikon writes the shutter count into the MakerNotes of every JPEG and NEF. Upload a fresh, unedited file to an EXIF viewer or run `exiftool -ShutterCount image.nef`.

Which lenses fit the Nikon Z f?

Lenses for the Nikon Z mount and compatible mounts (Nikon F, Nikon F AF, Nikon F AI) — 425 are listed above.