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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensNoYes
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
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′DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.67×
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 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 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 in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm70 mm
Length142 mm72 mm
Weight675 g220 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 rangeCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail–52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationDesigned 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 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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