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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025February 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detail–f/1.2–16
Diaphragm11 rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mmMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum 0.2×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body–
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm90 mm
Length142 mm150 mm
Weight675 g1,060 g
ControlsClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom rangeTwo customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews
Filter detail–82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-110 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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