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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8GNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedJune 2011October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionSeven elements in six groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne aspherical elementOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsSuper Integrated Coating–
Aperture detailf/1.8–16; no aperture ringAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′DX 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; full-frame/FX coverage, also usable on DX cameras. Built-in autofocus motor supports Nikon DSLRs without an in-body focus motor, as Photography Blog confirmsNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual focus overrideStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m; Photography Blog confirms the outer barrel's length stays unchanged and the filter thread does not rotate during focusing, while noting this is not a true internal-focus lensMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum 0.15×; not a life-size macro lensActual 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 lens optical VRNo 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 diameter58 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter72 mm70 mm
Length52.5 mm72 mm
Weight185 g220 g
ControlsManual focus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window; Photography Blog notes depth-of-field markings for f/16 only and no focus limiterCustomisable 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 detail58 mm screw-in filters52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceBoth reviews confirm a rubber seal at the metal mount. Broader barrel sealing is not established, so no general weather-resistance rating is assignedDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 52.5 mm lengthApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 185 g according to Nikon; Photography Blog reports 187 g, which is not substituted for the maker figureApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-47 includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-58 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-47 bayonet hood and CL-1013 pouchLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA's April 2011 announcement states 16 June availability. Earliest exact global and first UK day unconfirmed, so June precision retained. Photography Blog's URL includes DX and its image captions refer to 24mm, but the actual review tests this FX 50mm f/1.8GNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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