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

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and four aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; fluorine-coated front and rear elements–
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimumAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmNine rounded blades, as Nikon specifies; Digital Camera World's seven-blade specification conflicts with the makerNine 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 Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
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; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.22×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor Multi-Focus System; two actuators move two focusing groups, according to Nikon USAStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; autofocus and manual focus; minimum distance 0.38 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.22×Actual 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; compatible bodies provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and quiet focusing; programmable control ring supports silent aperture controlSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter89 mm70 mm
Length126 mm72 mm
Weight805 g220 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 fieldCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail82 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon describes dust and drip resistance and extensive sealing; no waterproof rating statedDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 89 × 126 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 805 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-87 bayonet hood includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-87 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan gives 19 April 2019 as the on-sale date; Nikon USA initially specified spring 2019Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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