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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025September 2021
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm40 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingSix elements in four groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsTwo aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings–
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/2 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°FX 57°; DX 38°50′
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 camerasNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.29 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.17×
Optical stabilisation–No
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingQuiet stepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon UK
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedInternal focusing; minimum 0.29 m measured from focal plane; barrel length remains constant while focusing
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.17×
Stabilisation detail–No lens optical VR; compatible cameras can provide in-body stabilisation. Original Z50 and Zfc bodies lack IBIS
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsNikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet focusing and silent aperture control through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm70 mm
Length150 mm45.5 mm
Weight1,060 g170 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 reviewsOne programmable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; focus mode selected through the camera
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 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 dust- and drip-resistant sealing, but explicitly does not guarantee resistance in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeStandard version approximately 70 × 45.5 mm; SE approximately 71.5 × 45.5 mm, measured from lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 170 g for either finish
Lens hoodHB-110 includedNot included; Nikon UK now lists optional HN-43 hood
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; no supplied hood or case
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedSeptember 2021 UK launch coverage gives September 30 availability, while Nikon USA specifies later that autumn. Month precision is retained. The later SE changes the exterior finish and diameter, with the same optical specification

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