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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VRNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedApril 2024February 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–400 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22–45f/16
Optical construction21 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED and three aspherical elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings–Meso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detailf/4–22 at 28 mm; f/8–45 at 400 mmf/1.2–16
DiaphragmNine rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 75°–6°10′; DX 53°–4°FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.35×0.2×
Optical stabilisationYes–
Autofocus detailStepping motor; automatic or manual focusingMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum distances from focal plane are 0.2 m at 28 mm, 0.36 m at 35 mm, 0.5 m at 50 mm, 0.57 m at 70 mm, 0.6 m at 105 mm, 0.8 m at 200 mm and 1.2 m at 300–400 mmMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.35× at 28 mmMaximum 0.2×
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; five stops to CIPA standards in Normal mode at maximum telephoto. Up to 5.5 stops with compatible Synchro VR bodies, measured in Normal mode; this second claim does not separately specify a focal length–
Video featuresQuiet stepping-motor autofocus; support for linear manual focus driveSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter84.5 mm90 mm
Length141.5 mm150 mm
Weight725 g1,060 g
ControlsZoom, focus and customisable control rings; zoom-lock switch; no physical AF/manual switch, as confirmed by Amateur PhotographerTwo customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews
Zoom designExtending 14.2× zoom; internal focusing–
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceSealing around the mount and moving barrel parts provides dust and drip resistance; Nikon does not guarantee it in all conditionsSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 725 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-114 square hood included; Nikon permits shooting with it invertedHB-110 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-114 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Canada states mid-April 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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