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Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length26 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionEight elements in six groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detailf/2.8 maximum; f/16 minimumAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 79°; DX 57°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 39 mm lens on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USAStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailAll-element focusing system; minimum 0.2 m measured from focal plane. The inner barrel extends during close focusingMinimum 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 0.19×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 VR; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresCamera Labs finds visible focus breathing; both Camera Labs and Amateur Photographer find audible focus-drive noiseSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm70 mm
Length23.5 mm72 mm
Weight125 g220 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; focus mode selected through the cameraCustomisable 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 detail52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch, attach to the supplied HB-111 hood rather than directly to the lens52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceMetal mount and dust- and drip-resistant design; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in every conditionDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 × 23.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 125 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-111 included; provides filter attachment and protects the frontOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-K108 front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-111 hood; CL-C4 case optionalLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA specifies early March 2023 availability; month precision retainedNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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