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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025September 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
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 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 camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.17×
Optical stabilisation–No
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum 0.17×
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, 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 g420 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 conditionDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
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 420 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 late September 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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