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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025October 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm600 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/6.3
Minimum aperturef/16f/32
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingTwenty-one elements in fourteen groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED, one SR and one Phase Fresnel element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/6.3–32
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°FX 4°10′; DX 2°40′
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
Image circle detail–Physical 600 mm focal length; 900 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as both reviews note
Teleconverter support–Nikon Z TC-1.4× and TC-2.0× supported; Nikon states 840 mm and 1200 mm respectively with AF and VR retained
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m4 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.15×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingStepping motor for quiet autofocus
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedInternal focusing; minimum 4 m; range limiter FULL (4 m to infinity) or 10 m to infinity
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum 0.15×
Stabilisation detail–Lens-shift VR using voice coil motors; 5.5-stop CIPA rating in Normal mode on FX, or 6.0 stops in Normal mode with a body supporting Synchro VR. Sport mode stabilises the viewfinder during continuous shooting. VR settings accessed through the camera, as TechRadar notes
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsQuiet operation, stable exposure and reduced focus breathing according to Nikon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm106.5 mm
Length150 mm278 mm
Weight1,060 g1,390 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 L-Fn and four L-Fn2 buttons, memory-set button, programmable control ring, focus ring, A/M and focus-limit switches; memory recall requires the latest compatible camera firmware according to Nikon's launch announcement
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch95 mm screw-in filters, 1.0 mm pitch
Weather resistanceSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every conditionRubber gaskets protect moving parts and the mount against dust, dirt and moisture. Nikon says dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 106.5 mm maximum diameter × 278 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 1390 g without tripod collar; 1470 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable tripod collar
Lens hoodHB-110 includedHB-105A 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-105A hood and CL-C6 case
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA's October 2023 announcement states late October availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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