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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025July 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing11 elements in nine groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsTwo aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings–
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/1.4–16
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°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 distance0.3 m0.27 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.18×
Optical stabilisation–No
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedMinimum 0.27 m; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum 0.18×
Stabilisation detail–No optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsSuppressed focus breathing, which may remain noticeable depending on subject distance; quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm74.5 mm
Length150 mm86.5 mm
Weight1,060 g415 g
ControlsTwo customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviewsSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under 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 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 415 g
Lens hoodHB-110 includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon 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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