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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–135 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
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°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
Compatibility–Native Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.34 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.25×0.67×
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 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mmActual 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, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the bodyNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; 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 and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter95 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter105 mm70 mm
Length177.5 mm72 mm
Weight1,210 g220 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 ringCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted 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 total length unchanged
Filter detail95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every conditionDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without itApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hood–Optional HN-43, sold separately
Tripod mountTripod collar with removable foot–
In the boxLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale dateNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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