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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025September 2018
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–135 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groupsEleven elements in nine groups
Special elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front elementNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detail–f/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
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–Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.34 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification0.25×–
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping motor autofocus and internal focusingMulti-focusing system with two AF drive units, according to Nikon's launch announcement; UK page identifies stepping-motor drive
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 mmRear focusing system according to Nikon UK; minimum 0.25 m; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm–
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the bodyNo lens optical VR, as Photography Blog confirms; compatible camera bodies provide in-body VR. Nikon's original system claim of up to five stops is under CIPA conditions
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmwareNikon describes near-silent focusing, suppressed focus breathing and smooth aperture control for exposure transitions
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter95 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter105 mm73 mm
Length177.5 mm86 mm
Weight1,210 g370 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 ringProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; UK page identifies exposure-compensation control in AF and speed-dependent manual-focus response; no focus-distance scale
Zoom designInternal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements–
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 of the whole lens, including moving parts, against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guarantee
Dimensions detailApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flangeApproximately 73 mm maximum diameter × 86 mm extension from lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without itApproximately 370 g
Lens hood–HB-89 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, HB-89 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale dateNikon USA's August 2018 announcement gives September 27 availability; this is the original f/1.8 S model, distinct from the later f/1.4 and f/1.2 primes

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