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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G EDNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2010October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction12 elements in ten groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and two aspherical 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–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 84°; DX 61°, equivalent to a 36 mm lens's angle of view on FXDX 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 G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapterNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.18×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRear focusing with Silent Wave Motor, M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; Nikon Japan specifies rear focusing rather than the review's generic internal-focusing descriptionStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.25 m; Cameralabs measured 1:5.1 magnification in manual focus, while the main maximum magnification is Nikon's published 0.18×Minimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detail–Actual 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 optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsNo 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 diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter83 mm70 mm
Length88.5 mm72 mm
Weight620 g220 g
ControlsManual 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 detail–52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceCameralabs identifies a rubber gasket at the mount; no general maker dust or moisture protection claim is assignedDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the mountApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detail–Approximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hood–Optional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-77 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-51 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouchLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan's current shop records 19 March 2010 release, matching its original announced on-sale date. Cameralabs' introductory January 2010 wording is not used as a retail dateNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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