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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2022October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–75 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionFifteen elements in twelve groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne Super ED element, one ED element and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
CoatingsAntifouling coating on the frontmost lens surface–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture controlNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 75°–32°10′; DX 53°–21°20′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; full-frame FX and DX cameras, as Photography Blog describesNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.19 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.34×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.19 m at 28 mm, 0.22 m at 35 mm, 0.3 m at 50 mm and 0.39 m at 75 mm. CameraLabs measured 0.37 m at 75 mm; main values retain Nikon UK's published specificationMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailNikon maximum reproduction ratio 0.34×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; a compatible camera body can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, stable exposure control, quiet autofocus and smooth control-ring operationSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter75 mm70 mm
Length120.5 mm72 mm
Weight565 g220 g
ControlsZoom ring and programmable shared focus/control ring; Nikon describes aperture and exposure-compensation assignments. Photography Blog also identifies ISO assignment and absence of external switches; focus mode is selected on the cameraCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designBarrel extends while zooming towards 75 mm, as Photography Blog describes; main length is at 28 mmInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip protection; Nikon does not guarantee complete resistance in all conditionsDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 75 × 120.5 mm; extension from lens mountApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 565 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-93A hood includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93A hood and CL-C2 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 January 2022 as the on-sale date; its original February plan was revised on 19 JanuaryNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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