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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8GNikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2009January 2026
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm24–105 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/4–7.1
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–40
Optical constructionEight elements in six groups12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne aspherical elementOne ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsSuper Integrated Coating–
Aperture detailf/1.8–22; no aperture ring. Digital Camera World confirms aperture control by a mechanical lever in the host cameraf/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure increments
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 44°FX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount with a DX/APS-C image circle. Full-frame cameras require a DX crop; full-frame capture produces heavy corner shading according to Photography BlogNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Image circle detailPhysical 35 mm focal length; standard angle of view on DX cameras, approximately equivalent to 52.5 mm on full-frame–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.5×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override in M/A mode; works on Nikon DX DSLRs without an in-body focus motorStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m; Digital Camera World confirms internal focusing and a front element that does not rotateDistances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.16×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VRNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera body
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm73.5 mm
Length52.5 mm106.5 mm
Weight200 g350 g
ControlsManual focus ring and M/A–M switch; no distance scale or depth-of-field markings, as both reviews noteCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menu
Zoom design–Barrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mm
Weather resistance–Designed for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters–
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm lengthApproximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 200 gApproximately 350 g
Lens hoodHB-46 includedOptional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviews
In the boxLC-52 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-46 bayonet hood and CL-0913 pouchLC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kits
Release detailNikon USA's February 2009 announcement states March availability; earliest exact global and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. This is the DX lens, distinct from the later full-frame 35mm f/1.8G ED; Digital Camera World's Full-frame Yes table cell contradicts its own DX description and the maker, and is not copiedUS maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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