Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
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| NikonNIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2020 | October 2025 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 24–200 mm | 35 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4–6.3 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22–36 | f/16 |
| Macro lens | – | Yes |
| Optical construction | Nineteen elements in fifteen groups | Eight elements in seven groups; internal focusing |
| Special elements | Two ED elements, one aspherical ED element and two aspherical elements | One aspherical ED element |
| Coatings | ARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front element | – |
| Aperture detail | Maximum f/4 at wide end and f/6.3 at telephoto end; minimum f/22–36 | At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22 |
| Diaphragm | Seven rounded blades | Nine rounded blades |
| Angle of view | FX 84°–12°20′; DX 61°–8° | DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Image circle | Full frame | APS-C |
| Compatibility | Nikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–300 mm zoom on full frame | Native Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.5 m | 0.16 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.28× | 0.67× |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | No |
| Autofocus detail | Stepping-motor autofocus, as Nikon Japan specifies | Stepping motor; automatic or manual focusing |
| Focus distance detail | Internal 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 mm | Minimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens |
| Magnification detail | Maximum reproduction ratio 0.28× at 200 mm, as Nikon Japan specifies | Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio |
| Stabilisation detail | Lens-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 | No optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body |
| Video features | Nikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and smooth aperture changes | Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 76.5 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 114 mm | 72 mm |
| Weight | 570 g | 220 g (better) |
| Controls | Zoom 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 describes | Customisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer |
| Zoom design | Extending zoom barrel; lock holds the retracted 24 mm position, as Photography Blog describes | Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged |
| Filter detail | 67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch | 52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch |
| Weather resistance | Nikon describes sealing against dust and moisture; no waterproof rating stated | Designed for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition |
| Dimensions detail | Approximately 76.5 × 114 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flange | Approximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange |
| Weight detail | Approximately 570 g | Approximately 220 g, lens only |
| Lens hood | HB-93 bayonet hood included | Optional HN-43, sold separately |
| In the box | LC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93 hood and CL-C1 case | LC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap |
| Release detail | Nikon Japan gives 3 July 2020 as the on-sale date; initially planned April availability was postponed | Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained |
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