Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G compared with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G	NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
Released
Released	November 2010	September 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	35 mm	24–70 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/22
Macro lens
Macro lens	–	No
Optical construction
Optical construction	Ten elements in seven groups	14 elements in 10 groups
Special elements
Special elements	One aspherical element	Two ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	11 rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 63°; DX 44°	FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapter	Nikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.3 m	0.24 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.2×	0.32×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Rear focusing with Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; the front barrel does not rotate during focusing	Multi-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.3 m	Minimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon UK publishes 0.2× maximum reproduction ratio, used in the main specifications; Nikon Japan gives 0.19×	Maximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by Cameralabs	No in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video features
Video features	–	Focus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	83 mm	84 mm
Length
Length	89.5 mm	142 mm
Weight
Weight	600 g (better)	675 g
Controls
Controls	Manual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring	Click on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Internal zoom maintains the lens length
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Both reviews describe sealing, including a rubber mount gasket; no general maker protection rating is assigned	Dust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 89.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Maker approximately 675 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	HB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-59 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch, as listed by Nikon UK	LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon USA announced mid-November 2010 availability; Nikon Japan records 19 November 2010 release	Announced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day