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

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019February 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and four aspherical elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; fluorine-coated front and rear elementsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimumf/1.2–16
DiaphragmNine rounded blades, as Nikon specifies; Digital Camera World's seven-blade specification conflicts with the maker11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–105 mm zoom on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.22×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailStepping-motor Multi-Focus System; two actuators move two focusing groups, according to Nikon USAMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; autofocus and manual focus; minimum distance 0.38 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.22×Maximum 0.2×
Stabilisation detailNo optical vibration reduction; compatible bodies provide sensor-shift stabilisation–
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and quiet focusing; programmable control ring supports silent aperture controlSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm90 mm
Length126 mm150 mm
Weight805 g1,060 g
ControlsZoom ring, separate focus and control rings, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focal length, focus distance and depth of fieldTwo 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 detail82 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon describes dust and drip resistance and extensive sealing; no waterproof rating statedSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 × 126 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 805 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-87 bayonet hood includedHB-110 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-87 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 19 April 2019 as the on-sale date; Nikon USA initially specified spring 2019Nikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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