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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2021October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–120 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction16 elements in 13 groups; internal focusingEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsNano Crystal and ARNEO coatings; fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum aperture; minimum f/22At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′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
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.35 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.39×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with two synchronised stepping motors; automatic and manual focusingStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.35 m from the 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 0.39× at 120 mm, according to Nikon's Canadian announcementActual 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, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the bodyNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresClickless control ring, quiet focusing and reduced focus shift and breathingSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm70 mm
Length118 mm72 mm
Weight630 g220 g
ControlsZoom, manual focus and customisable control rings; L-Fn button and AF/manual switchCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designExtending zoom barrel with internal focusingInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip resistance, not guaranteed in all situations; fluorine front coating repels dirtDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter × 118 mm from mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 630 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-102 includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-102 hood and CL-C2 case; Nikon notes that lens kits may include a different rear capLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Australia states mid-December 2021 availability, while Nikon Canada only states within 2021. Nikon Japan's product page dates its local sale to 28 January 2022. December 2021 retained as sourced earlier retail month; exact first global day and UK day unconfirmedNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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