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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E EDNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2016October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length105 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction14 elements in nine groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED glass elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coatings on front and rear elements–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture controlNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 23°10′; DX 15°20′DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
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; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating frontStepping motor; 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 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailNikon specifies maximum 0.13×. Camera Labs obtains 1:6.3 in manual focus; this measured result is not substituted for the maker figureActual 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 VR, confirmed by Camera LabsNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresCamera Labs measures a 28% increase in magnification focusing from infinity to 1.05 m, indicating substantial focus breathingSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter94.5 mm70 mm
Length106 mm72 mm
Weight985 g220 g
ControlsWide focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ringCustomisable 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 detail82 mm screw-in filters52 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 waterproofingDesigned 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 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 985 g by Nikon's CIPA-based figure; Camera Labs measures 979 g without the hoodApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-79 bayonet hood includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-79 hood and CL-1218 soft caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 26 August 2016; Nikon USA's announcement specifies late August availabilityNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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