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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8GNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2009September 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionEight elements in six groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne aspherical elementOne aspherical element
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/1.4–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 44°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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; FX/full-frame 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 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.17×
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; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m; Digital Camera World confirms internal focusing and a front element that does not rotateMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.16×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VRNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm74.5 mm
Length52.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight200 g420 g
ControlsManual focus ring and M/A–M switch; no distance scale or depth-of-field markings, as both reviews noteSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistance–Designed for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm lengthApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 200 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-46 includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-52 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-46 bayonet hood and CL-0913 pouchLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
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 states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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