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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4GNikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2010April 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/4
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical constructionTen elements in seven groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsOne aspherical elementThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated CoatingMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 63°; DX 44°FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.25×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRear focusing with Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; the front barrel does not rotate during focusingStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.3 mMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detailNikon UK publishes 0.2× maximum reproduction ratio, used in the main specifications; Nikon Japan gives 0.19×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by CameralabsNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Focus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter67 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter83 mm105 mm
Length89.5 mm177.5 mm
Weight600 g1,210 g
ControlsManual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ringZoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design–Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail–95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistanceBoth reviews describe sealing, including a rubber mount gasket; no general maker protection rating is assignedMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 89.5 mm from the mountApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detail–Approximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
In the boxLC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-59 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch, as listed by Nikon UKLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon USA announced mid-November 2010 availability; Nikon Japan records 19 November 2010 releaseNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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