Nikon Optical Canada Launches A New Era – Z Series Single Vision Lenses

Wednesday, September 9 2026 | 08 h 19 min | News

Nikon Optical Canada announces the launch of Z Series Single Vision; its first portfolio of single vision lenses designed with binocular precision to enhance contrast through the lens.

While 9 out of 10 single vision wearers report being broadly satisfied with their lenses², closer examination of vision quality reveals persistent challenges, particularly around sharpness in the lens periphery and in low-light conditions². These findings highlight the limitations of traditional lenses designed for monocular and symmetrical single vision design in addressing the dynamic nature of human vision.

With Z Series Single Vision, Nikon Lenswear advances its contrast evaluation further by incorporating binocular summation, allowing contrast to be assessed as perceived by both eyes working together. 

From Insight to Innovation: The Asymmetric Z-Contrast Technology

Thanks to the breakthrough Asymmetric Z-Contrast Technology, it is engineered to optimize binocular contrast and reflect how both eyes work together as one system, enabling wearers to experience life with higher definition^*1.

With its different geometries across distinct sections of the lens surface, Asymmetric Z-Contrast Technology :

• Optimizes the nasal and temporal section of the lenses for a broader clear field of view supporting today’s dynamic lifestyles.
• Optimizes the lower nasal zone adapted for near focus and clarity on digital devices.
• Adjusts according to ametropia to support contrast and clarity.

The resulting design enhances binocular contrast transmission through the lens and reflects how human eyes truly see: two eyes working together, dynamically yet distinctly.  The visual experience is therefore elevated allowing single vision wearers to experience life with high definition^*1 so they can:

• Enjoy sharper contrast^†1, even as their eyes move
• Enjoy a clearer panoramic view^†1, edge to edge
• See with enhanced clarity on digital devices^†1

Z Series Single Vision lenses with Asymmetric Z-Contrast Technology are available as of September 9^th 2026 in SeeMax Infinite Z and AS ViewFit Z.

In addition, contrast mastery powered by Contrast-Boosted Twin Technology is offered as of September 9^th 2026 to Nikon Lenswear’s digital lifestyle lens Relaxsee Z – designed for consumers spending long hours on digital devices to support everyday vision. This enhancement refines the contrast experience at near distances and delivers enhanced support for near vision^§1.

By bringing contrast to the forefront of single vision lens innovation with Z Series Single Vision, Nikon Lenswear aims to empower wearers to experience life with higher definition^*1, reflecting a simple truth: if we never choose to capture our lives in low definition, why should our vision be any different?

For more information about the new Z Series Single Vision, visit the Nikon Lenswear website or contact your Nikon Business Development Partner. 

Source: Nikon Optical Canada

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