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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019February 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionTwelve elements in ten groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED and four aspherical elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detailf/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimumf/1.2–16
DiaphragmNine rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°; DX 61°FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using two AF drives in tandem; near-silent stepping motors, according to Nikon's launch announcementMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailRear focusing system according to Nikon UK; minimum 0.25 m from focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notesMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.15×Maximum 0.2×
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras provide in-body stabilisation. Nikon's launch release identifies in-camera five-axis VR and electronic VR–
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, near-silent AF and silent aperture control through the control ringSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm90 mm
Length96.5 mm150 mm
Weight450 g1,060 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; ring can control aperture or exposure compensation; no focus-distance scaleTwo 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 detail72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guaranteeSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 96.5 mm from the camera lens mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 450 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-88 includedHB-110 included
In the boxLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-88 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Canada's September 2019 announcement specifies October 2019 availability; a confirmed first retail day was not foundNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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