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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8GNikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2009April 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionEight elements in six groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsOne aspherical elementThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
CoatingsSuper Integrated CoatingMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the 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 bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 44°FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
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 Blog–
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 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.25×
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 autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m; Digital Camera World confirms internal focusing and a front element that does not rotateMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.16×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VRNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Focus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm105 mm
Length52.5 mm177.5 mm
Weight200 g1,210 g
ControlsManual focus ring and M/A–M switch; no distance scale or depth-of-field markings, as both reviews noteZoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design–Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistance–Maker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm lengthApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 200 gApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hoodHB-46 included–
In the boxLC-52 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-46 bayonet hood and CL-0913 pouchLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 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 copiedNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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