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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025July 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups11 elements in nine groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsTwo aspherical elements
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element–
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine 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 m0.27 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.18×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsStepping motor; 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 0.27 m; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum 0.18×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsSuppressed focus breathing, which may remain noticeable depending on subject distance; quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm74.5 mm
Length142 mm86.5 mm
Weight675 g415 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 rangeSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail–62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationNikon states sealing for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition; TechRadar incorrectly describes official sealing as absent
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 415 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-115 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA states mid-July 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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