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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2020October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–50 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–6.3f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionEleven elements in ten groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detailMaximum f/4 at 24 mm and f/6.3 at 50 mm; minimum f/22 at 24 mm and f/36 at 50 mmAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–47°; DX 61°–31°30′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 cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–75 mm zoom on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.35 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum distance 0.35 m from 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 reproduction ratio 0.17× at 50 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 vibration reduction, as both reviews confirm; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet autofocus and smooth exposure adjustments through the control ringSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter73.5 mm70 mm
Length51 mm72 mm
Weight195 g220 g
ControlsZoom ring and programmable focus/control ring; control ring can adjust aperture, exposure compensation or ISO. No dedicated autofocus/manual switch, as both reviews describeCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designButton-free retractable barrel operated by rotating the zoom ring; lens must be extended for shootingInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail52 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon describes dust and drip resistance; no waterproof rating statedDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 73.5 × 51 mm; 51 mm is measured from camera lens mount flange with lens retractedApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 195 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-98 hood is optional, sold separatelyOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; CL-C4 case is optionalLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 August 2020 as the on-sale date; July 2020 was the announcement monthNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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