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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8GNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2009September 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lens–No
Optical constructionEight elements in six groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsOne aspherical elementTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsSuper Integrated CoatingMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.8–22; no aperture ring. Digital Camera World confirms aperture control by a mechanical lever in the host camera–
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 44°FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z
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 BlogNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
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 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.32×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override in M/A mode; works on Nikon DX DSLRs without an in-body focus motorMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m; Digital Camera World confirms internal focusing and a front element that does not rotateMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.16×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VRNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video features–Focus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm84 mm
Length52.5 mm142 mm
Weight200 g675 g
ControlsManual focus ring and M/A–M switch; no distance scale or depth-of-field markings, as both reviews noteClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom design–Internal zoom maintains the lens length
Weather resistance–Dust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters–
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm lengthApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detailApproximately 200 gMaker approximately 675 g
Lens hoodHB-46 includedHB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the boxLC-52 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-46 bayonet hood and CL-0913 pouchLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
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 copiedAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day

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