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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8GNikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2009March 2026
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionEight elements in six groups18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne aspherical elementOne ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
CoatingsSuper Integrated CoatingMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detailf/1.8–22; no aperture ring. Digital Camera World confirms aperture control by a mechanical lever in the host cameraf/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of viewDX 44°FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
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
Teleconverter support–Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×
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 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.3×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override in M/A mode; works on Nikon DX DSLRs without an in-body focus motorSilky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m; Digital Camera World confirms internal focusing and a front element that does not rotateDistances from focal plane; 0.38 m at 70/85 mm, 0.5 m at 105 mm, 0.6 m at 135 mm and 0.8 m at 200 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.16×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VRMaker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on camera
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm90 mm
Length52.5 mm208 mm
Weight200 g998 g
ControlsManual focus ring and M/A–M switch; no distance scale or depth-of-field markings, as both reviews noteAF/manual switch, programmable function controls and focus limiter FULL (infinity–0.38 m) or LIMIT (infinity–5 m); control-ring clicking requires compatible camera/firmware
Zoom design–Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
Weather resistance–Dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters–
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm lengthApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 200 gApproximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hoodHB-46 includedHB-119 with filter-adjustment window
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-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
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 late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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