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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2015February 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionTwenty elements in sixteen groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI elementThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on front and rear elementsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detail–f/1.2–16
DiaphragmNine rounded blades with electromagnetic control11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount, FX and DX formats; Nikon Japan warns that E-type electronic diaphragm operation has restrictions with some camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.2×
Optical stabilisationYes–
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describesMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum distance from focal plane 0.38 m at 35–50 mm; 0.41 m at 24, 28 and 70 mmMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×Maximum 0.2×
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Stabilisation detailFour-stop CIPA VR claim, measured at maximum telephoto on an FX DSLR in Normal mode; Normal, Active and Off settings–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter88 mm90 mm
Length154.5 mm150 mm
Weight1,070 g1,060 g
ControlsZoom and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switchTwo 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 detail–82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describes–
Weather resistanceNikon UK calls it fully weather-sealed and Nikon Japan specifies dust/drip protection; ePHOTOzine's contrary no-weather-resistance statement is not used for the main fieldSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1070 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lockHB-110 included
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-74 hood and CL-M3 semi-soft caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to OctoberNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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