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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019February 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length14–30 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionFourteen elements in twelve groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED and four aspherical elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmf/1.2–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–72°; DX 90°–50°FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative 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 magnification–0.2×
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailNikon describes a multi-focusing system and virtually silent stepping-motor autofocusMulti-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 detail–Maximum 0.2×
Stabilisation detailUses compatible cameras' in-body VR; Nikon quotes up to five stops under CIPA conditions for its original camera system, not optical stabilisation in the lens–
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and silent aperture controlSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm90 mm
Length85 mm150 mm
Weight485 g1,060 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring supports exposure compensation in AFTwo customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews
Zoom designRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring; must extend to a shooting focal length before use–
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; flat front accepts filters without a dedicated ultra-wide filter holder82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guaranteeSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 mm maximum diameter × 85 mm from the lens mount flange when retractedApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 485 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-86 includedHB-110 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-86 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon School UK states on sale April 2019. Photography Blog still described pre-orders on April 29; a confirmed first retail day was not found, so the maker's month precision is retainedNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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