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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2020February 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length14–24 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionSixteen elements in eleven groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED and three aspherical elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat, ARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimumf/1.2–16
DiaphragmNine rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 21–36 mm zoom on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, as Digital Camera World describes; Nikon states smooth, quiet operationMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.13× at 24 mmMaximum 0.2×
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation–
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and reduced focus shift while zooming; smooth aperture control via the control ringSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter112 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm90 mm
Length124.5 mm150 mm
Weight650 g1,060 g
ControlsZoom ring, focus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows focal length, aperture, focus distance and depth of fieldTwo 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 detail112 mm screw-on filters attach through supplied HB-97 specialised hood; rear slot accepts gel filters. No direct front filter thread on the bare lens82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceExtensive sealing around moving barrel parts and an aluminium-alloy mount, according to Nikon UKSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 88.5 × 124.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 650 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-96 standard hood and HB-97 filter-support hood includedHB-110 included
In the boxLC-Z1424 and LC-K104 front caps, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-96 and HB-97 hoods, and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon USA specifies November 2020 availability; month precision retainedNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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