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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2018October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionFourteen elements in eleven groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmSeven 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 Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification–0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailNikon describes smooth, quiet focusing with floating lens elements for close-distance focusStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.3 m from focal plane at all zoom positions; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notesMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detail–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 detailUses compatible cameras' in-body VR; Nikon's UK page quotes up to five stops for its original camera system, not lens optical VRNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresQuiet operation, compensation for focus breathing and smooth exposure control according to Nikon's launch announcementSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter77.5 mm70 mm
Length88.5 mm72 mm
Weight500 g220 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring can adjust exposure compensation in AFCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring without a separate release button; must extend to a shooting focal length before useInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of the lens including moving parts for dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof guaranteeDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the lens mount flange when retractedApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 500 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-85 includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-85 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA's August 2018 announcement gives September 27 availability. This is the retractable f/4 model, distinct from the later f/2.8 zoomNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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