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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025December 2018
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing12 elements in nine groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatingsNano Crystal Coat; the maker does not list a fluorine coating for this model, despite Photography Blog describing one
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/1.8–16; electromagnetic aperture control
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; full-frame/FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.4 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.15×
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 0.4 m measured from the focal plane; internal focusing
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum 0.15× according to Nikon Japan's specifications
Stabilisation detail–No lens optical VR; uses in-body stabilisation on compatible cameras. Nikon UK quotes up to five stops under CIPA standards for the original compatible camera system, not every Nikon Z body
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsNear-silent autofocus, reduced focus breathing and smooth aperture changes
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm76 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 reviewsCombined focus/customisable control ring and AF/manual switch; no distance scale, as Photography Blog notes
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 conditionMount and moving barrel parts sealed against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof rating
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 76 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 415 g
Lens hoodHB-110 includedHB-90 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, HB-90 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedAnnounced August 2018. Nikon Japan's updated November notice confirms 7 December 2018 local availability after an earlier planned date; earliest exact global and UK day unconfirmed, so December precision retained. ePHOTOzine's 2022 review introduction does not describe the original launch chronology

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