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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8GNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2009October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionEight elements in six groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne aspherical elementOne aspherical ED 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 cameraAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 44°DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
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; designed for DX/APS-C format
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 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.67×
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 rotateMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum 0.16×; not a life-size macro lensActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VRNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm70 mm
Length52.5 mm72 mm
Weight200 g220 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; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistance–Designed for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm lengthApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 200 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-46 includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-52 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-46 bayonet hood and CL-0913 pouchLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
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 Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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