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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length17–28 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionThirteen elements in eleven groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED elements, one Super ED element and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
CoatingsAntifouling front coating; Nikon Japan's special-content page also identifies Super Integrated Coating–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic automatic apertureNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 104°–75°; DX 79°–53°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 camerasNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.19 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusStepping motor; 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 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19× at 17 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 VR; compatible camera-body stabilisation can be usedNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
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 and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter75 mm70 mm
Length101 mm72 mm
Weight450 g220 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 displayCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designRotating zoom ring; inner optical section moves within the outer barrel, without changing overall lens lengthInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 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 conditionsDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 75 × 101 mm; length from lens mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 450 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-107 bayonet hood includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
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-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 October 2022 as the on-sale date; the US announcement stated late October 2022Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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