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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025April 2022
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm800 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/6.3
Minimum aperturef/16f/32
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingTwenty-two elements in fourteen groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsThree ED, one SR and one Phase Fresnel element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatingsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.2–16–
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°FX 3°10′; DX 2°
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 camerasAt launch, memory recall supported Z9, Z7II and Z6II with updated firmware; Nikon stated other models would follow through firmware updates
Teleconverter support–Nikon Z TC-1.4× provides 1120 mm; TC-2.0× provides 1600 mm. Nikon warns AF may slow or lose accuracy depending on subject, brightness and focus position
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m5 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.16×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingInternal focusing; STM stepping motor, as PetaPixel describes
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedMinimum focus distance 5 m from focal plane; limiter selects Full (infinity–5 m) or infinity–10 m
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.16×
Stabilisation detail–Lens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA rating on FX in Normal mode, or 5.5 stops with Z9 Synchro VR
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsNikon describes suppressed focus breathing and stable aperture changes
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm140 mm
Length150 mm385 mm
Weight1,060 g2,385 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 reviewsMemory-set button, one L-Fn and four L-Fn2 buttons; control ring assigns aperture, ISO or exposure compensation. PetaPixel notes VR mode is controlled through the camera
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitchRear 46 mm drop-in filter tray, as Digital Camera World and PetaPixel describe
Weather resistanceSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every conditionSealing around moving parts and mount gasket; magnesium-alloy barrel. Nikon does not guarantee dust and drip resistance in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 140 mm maximum diameter × 385 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 2385 g
Tripod mount–Tripod collar and foot; PetaPixel reports the collar is not removable and lacks 90° click stops
Lens hoodHB-110 included–
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-K106 front cover, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-104 hood, LN-3 strap and CL-L3 case
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon Japan gives 22 April 2022; Nikon USA announced April 2022 availability

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