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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E EDNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2016February 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length105 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction14 elements in nine groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED glass elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coatings on front and rear elementsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detail–f/1.2–16
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture control11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 23°10′; DX 15°20′FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount with FX coverage; requires a camera supporting the E-type electromagnetic diaphragm. Nikon's announcement lists compatible bodies including the D5, D810, D750, D500 and D7200; not universally compatible with older F-mount bodiesNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating frontMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailNikon specifies minimum 1 m. Camera Labs reaches 0.93 m in manual focus; the maker's figure is retainedMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailNikon specifies maximum 0.13×. Camera Labs obtains 1:6.3 in manual focus; this measured result is not substituted for the maker figureMaximum 0.2×
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VR, confirmed by Camera Labs–
Video featuresCamera Labs measures a 28% increase in magnification focusing from infinity to 1.05 m, indicating substantial focus breathingSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter94.5 mm90 mm
Length106 mm150 mm
Weight985 g1,060 g
ControlsWide focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ringTwo customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon USA states the lens is sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture. Camera Labs describes only the visible mount gasket; the maker's broader sealing claim is retained without implying waterproofingSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 94.5 mm diameter × 106 mm length from the mount, according to Nikon's CIPA-based figuresApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 985 g by Nikon's CIPA-based figure; Camera Labs measures 979 g without the hoodApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-79 bayonet hood includedHB-110 included
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-79 hood and CL-1218 soft caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 26 August 2016; Nikon USA's announcement specifies late August availabilityNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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