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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VRNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2020February 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–200 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–6.3f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/16
Optical constructionNineteen elements in fifteen groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED elements, one aspherical ED element and two aspherical elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detailMaximum f/4 at wide end and f/6.3 at telephoto end; minimum f/22–36f/1.2–16
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–12°20′; DX 61°–8°FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–300 mm zoom on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.5 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.2×
Optical stabilisationYes–
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, as Nikon Japan specifiesMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.5 m at 24 mm, 0.54 m at 35 mm, 0.55 m at 50 mm, 0.58 m at 70 mm, 0.65 m at 105 mm, 0.68 m at 135 mm and 0.7 m at 200 mmMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28× at 200 mm, as Nikon Japan specifiesMaximum 0.2×
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; Nikon UK claims 4.5 stops under CIPA conditions. Nikon Japan's launch release instead states 5 stops in Normal mode on a full-frame mirrorless body at the longest focal length; regional claims differ–
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and smooth aperture changesSuppressed 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 diameter76.5 mm90 mm
Length114 mm150 mm
Weight570 g1,060 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and zoom lock; autofocus/manual selection through the camera. Control ring can adjust aperture, ISO or exposure compensation, as Digital Camera World describesTwo 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 designExtending zoom barrel; lock holds the retracted 24 mm position, as Photography Blog describes–
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon describes sealing against dust and moisture; no waterproof rating statedSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 × 114 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 570 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-93 bayonet hood includedHB-110 included
In the boxLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 3 July 2020 as the on-sale date; initially planned April availability was postponedNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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