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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025July 2022
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm400 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/4.5
Minimum aperturef/16f/32
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingNineteen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED, two Super ED and one SR element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.2–16–
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°FX 6°10′; DX 4°
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 camerasAt launch, memory recall supported Z9, Z7II, Z6II and Z30 with updated firmware; Nikon stated other models would follow through firmware updates
Teleconverter support–Nikon Z TC-1.4× and TC-2.0× provide 560 mm and 800 mm focal lengths respectively; Nikon warns AF performance can deteriorate with subject, brightness and focus position
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m2.5 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.16×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingSTM stepping-motor autofocus; internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedNikon specifies a 2.5 m minimum distance and 0.16× maximum reproduction ratio. Camera Labs measured 2.36 m and 1:5.6 on its sample; main figures retain maker specifications
Stabilisation detail–Lens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; 5.5 stops CIPA on an FX camera in Normal mode, or 6 stops with Z9 Synchro VR
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×–
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsNikon describes suppressed focus breathing and smooth exposure changes; Camera Labs measured a visible 9% magnification change from infinity to 4.1 m
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm104 mm
Length150 mm234.5 mm
Weight1,060 g1,160 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 reviewsL-Fn and L-Fn2 buttons, silent control ring and memory-set button; focus limiter selects Full (infinity–2.5 m) or infinity–6 m
Filter detail82 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 conditionWeather sealing and mount gasket; Nikon does not guarantee dust and drip protection in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 104 mm maximum diameter × 234.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 1160 g without tripod collar, 1245 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable tripod foot; Camera Labs reports no Arca-Swiss groove
Lens hoodHB-110 included–
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-105 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon Japan gives 15 July 2022; Nikon USA announced July 2022 availability

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