Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G compared with NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G	NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
Released
Released	December 2008	February 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	50 mm	35 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/1.2
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	Eight elements in seven groups	17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	–	Three ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Super Integrated Coating, confirmed by Digital Camera World	Meso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/1.2–16
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	11 rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 46°; Nikon's launch announcement gives a 75 mm equivalent field of view on DX	FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F mount; FX and DX cameras. Built-in motor supports autofocus on Nikon DSLRs without a body focus motor; Digital Camera World confirms use with Z cameras through FTZ or FTZ II	Native Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.45 m	0.3 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.15×	0.2×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	–
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes	Multi-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus distance 0.45 m; Nikon confirms the focus ring does not rotate during autofocus	Minimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.15×	Maximum 0.2×
Video features
Video features	–	Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	58 mm	82 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	73.5 mm	90 mm
Length
Length	54 mm	150 mm
Weight
Weight	280 g (better)	1,060 g
Controls
Controls	Focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring	Two 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
Filter detail	58 mm screw-in filters	82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Camera Labs identifies a rubber mount gasket but no further weather sealing. No general weather rating is assigned	Sealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 73.5 mm diameter × 54 mm length from the mount	Approximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 280 g	Approximately 1060 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-47 bayonet hood included	HB-110 included
In the box
In the box	LC-58 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-47 hood and CL-1013 flexible pouch, as listed by Nikon UK	LC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon's September 2008 announcement specifies December 2008 availability; an exact first on-sale day is not established	Nikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained