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On January 5, 2023, Nikon announced the development of the lens.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0105_lens_01.html |title=Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens, and the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, a slim wide-angle prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system |publisher=Nikon Corporation |date=2023-01-05 |accessdate=2024-12-19}}</ref> The lens was introduced on February 7, 2023, alongside the ].<ref name="ann_nikon"/><ref name="ann_dpr">{{cite web |url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/2232276075/nikon-announces-pair-of-z-mount-lenses-85mm-f1-2-s-and-26mm-f2-8-pancake-lens |title=Nikon announces pair of Z-mount prime lenses: 85mm F1.2 S and 26mm F2.8 pancake lens |publisher=DPReview |website=dpreview.com |first=Shaminder |last=Dulai |date=2023-02-07 |accessdate=2025-01-16}}</ref><ref name="ann_pl">{{cite web |url=https://photographylife.com/news/nikon-z-26mm-f-2-8-85mm-f-1-2-announcement |title=Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.2 S Formally Announced |publisher=Photography Life |website=photographylife.com |first=Spencer |last=Cox |date=2023-02-07 |accessdate=2025-01-16}}</ref> According to Nikon, at the time of release, the lens was the slimmest autofocus full-frame lens for mirrorless cameras, and with only 125 g, the lightest amongst Nikkor Z lenses.<ref name="ann_nikon">{{cite web |url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0207_lens_02.html |title=Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, a slim wide-angle prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system |publisher=Nikon Corporation |date=2023-02-07 |accessdate=2025-01-16}}</ref> The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-111). |
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On January 5, 2023, Nikon announced the development of the lens.<ref>{{cite web |date=January 5, 2023 |title=Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens, and the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, a slim wide-angle prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system |url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0105_lens_01.html |accessdate=December 19, 2024 |publisher=Nikon Corporation}}</ref> The lens was introduced on February 7, 2023, alongside the ].<ref name="ann_nikon"/><ref name="ann_dpr">{{cite web |url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/2232276075/nikon-announces-pair-of-z-mount-lenses-85mm-f1-2-s-and-26mm-f2-8-pancake-lens |title=Nikon announces pair of Z-mount prime lenses: 85mm F1.2 S and 26mm F2.8 pancake lens |publisher=DPReview |website=dpreview.com |first=Shaminder |last=Dulai |date=2023-02-07 |accessdate=2025-01-16}}</ref><ref name="ann_pl">{{cite web |url=https://photographylife.com/news/nikon-z-26mm-f-2-8-85mm-f-1-2-announcement |title=Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 and 85mm f/1.2 S Formally Announced |publisher=Photography Life |website=photographylife.com |first=Spencer |last=Cox |date=2023-02-07 |accessdate=2025-01-16}}</ref> According to Nikon, at the time of release, the lens was the slimmest autofocus full-frame lens for mirrorless cameras, and with only 125 g, the lightest amongst Nikkor Z lenses.<ref name="ann_nikon">{{cite web |date=February 7, 2023 |title=Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, a slim wide-angle prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system |url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0207_lens_02.html |accessdate=January 16, 2025 |publisher=Nikon Corporation}}</ref> The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-111) and a dedicated slip-on lens cap (LC-K108), which can be attached to both the lens or the lens hood.<ref name="ann_nikon"/><ref name="review_pl">{{cite web |last=Cox |first=Spencer |date=January 26, 2024 |title=Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 Review |url=https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z-26mm-f-2-8 |accessdate=January 16, 2025 |website=photographylife.com |publisher=Photography Life}}</ref> |