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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025March 2026
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
Diaphragm11 rounded blades11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
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
Teleconverter support–Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.3×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingSilky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedDistances from focal plane; 0.38 m at 70/85 mm, 0.5 m at 105 mm, 0.6 m at 135 mm and 0.8 m at 200 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detail–Maker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on camera
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm90 mm
Length150 mm208 mm
Weight1,060 g998 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 reviewsAF/manual switch, programmable function controls and focus limiter FULL (infinity–0.38 m) or LIMIT (infinity–5 m); control-ring clicking requires compatible camera/firmware
Zoom design–Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
Filter detail82 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 conditionDust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hoodHB-110 includedHB-119 with filter-adjustment window
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedUS maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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