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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022February 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length17–28 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionThirteen elements in eleven groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED elements, one Super ED element and three aspherical elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsAntifouling front coating; Nikon Japan's special-content page also identifies Super Integrated CoatingMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detail–f/1.2–16
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic automatic aperture11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 104°–75°; DX 79°–53°FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.19 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum focal-plane distances 0.19 m at 17 mm, 0.23 m at 20 mm and 0.26 m at 24 and 28 mmMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19× at 17 mmMaximum 0.2×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR; compatible camera-body stabilisation can be used–
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet autofocus, clickless control-ring operation and smooth aperture adjustment. Overall barrel length stays fixed while zoomingSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter75 mm90 mm
Length101 mm150 mm
Weight450 g1,060 g
ControlsZoom ring and shared programmable focus/control ring; Nikon Japan describes linear manual-focus response with compatible cameras. Digital Camera World identifies aperture, ISO and exposure-compensation assignments and absence of a separate third ring, function buttons or displayTwo 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 designRotating zoom ring; inner optical section moves within the outer barrel, without changing overall lens length–
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip protection and antifouling front coating; Nikon does not guarantee complete resistance in all conditionsSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 75 × 101 mm; length from lens mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 450 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-107 bayonet hood includedHB-110 included
In the boxNikon Japan lists LC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-107 hood and CL-C1 case; Photography Blog's review reported no case in its sampleLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 October 2022 as the on-sale date; the US announcement stated late October 2022Nikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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