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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025July 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–135 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groups11 elements in nine groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elementsTwo aspherical elements
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Compatibility–Native Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.34 m0.27 m
Maximum magnification0.25×0.18×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping motor autofocus and internal focusingStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mmMinimum 0.27 m; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mmMaximum 0.18×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the bodyNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmwareSuppressed focus breathing, which may remain noticeable depending on subject distance; quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter95 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter105 mm74.5 mm
Length177.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight1,210 g415 g
ControlsZoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ringSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designInternal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirementsInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every conditionNikon states sealing for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition; TechRadar incorrectly describes official sealing as absent
Dimensions detailApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without itApproximately 415 g
Lens hood–HB-115 included
Tripod mountTripod collar with removable foot–
In the boxLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale dateNikon USA states mid-July 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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