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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionTwelve elements in ten groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED and four aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat–
Aperture detailf/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimumAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°; DX 61°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 distance0.25 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using two AF drives in tandem; near-silent stepping motors, according to Nikon's launch announcementStepping motor; 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 0.16 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 0.15×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 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 VRNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, near-silent AF and silent aperture control through the control ringSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter72 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter78 mm70 mm
Length96.5 mm72 mm
Weight450 g220 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; ring can control aperture or exposure compensation; no focus-distance scaleCustomisable 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 detail72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guaranteeDesigned 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 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 450 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-88 includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-88 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Canada's September 2019 announcement specifies October 2019 availability; a confirmed first retail day was not foundNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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