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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2020October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length14–24 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionSixteen elements in eleven groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat, ARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimumAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
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; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, as Digital Camera World describes; Nikon states smooth, quiet operationStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.13× at 24 mmActual 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 optical stabilisation, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and reduced focus shift while zooming; smooth aperture control via the control ringSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter112 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm70 mm
Length124.5 mm72 mm
Weight650 g220 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 fieldCustomisable 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 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 lens52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceExtensive sealing around moving barrel parts and an aluminium-alloy mount, according to Nikon UKDesigned 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 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 650 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-96 standard hood and HB-97 filter-support hood includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-Z1424 and LC-K104 front caps, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-96 and HB-97 hoods, and CL-C2 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA specifies November 2020 availability; month precision retainedNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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