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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025December 2020
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingSeventeen elements in fifteen groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; Nikon USA also specifies Super Integrated Coating
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/1.2 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 75 mm lens on full frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.15×
Optical stabilisation–No
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two smaller focusing groups, according to Nikon USA
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedInternal focusing; minimum 0.45 m measured from focal plane
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.15×
Stabilisation detail–No optical stabilisation, as Camera Labs confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsNikon describes quiet focusing, reduced focus breathing, stable exposure and smooth aperture adjustment through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm89.5 mm
Length150 mm150 mm
Weight1,060 g1,090 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 reviewsFocus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focus distance and depth of field
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 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 conditionSeals around moving barrel parts and rubber sealing around the metal mount, according to Nikon UK
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 89.5 × 150 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 1090 g
Lens hoodHB-110 includedHB-94 included, reversible for transport
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-94 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA specifies December 2020 availability; month precision retained

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