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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025March 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingFifteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatingsNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/1.2–16
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesEleven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′
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 85 mm focal length; 127.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as both reviews note
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.11×
Optical stabilisation–No
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two focusing groups in synchronisation
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedInternal focusing, minimum 0.85 m; manual override during autofocus. Linear manual focusing supported on selected cameras according to Nikon's announcement
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum 0.11×
Stabilisation detail–No optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras can provide in-body stabilisation
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsQuiet operation, stable aperture transitions and reduced focus breathing. Nikon cautions that breathing may still be noticeable depending on subject distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm102.5 mm
Length150 mm141.5 mm
Weight1,060 g1,160 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 reviewsFocus ring, independent programmable control ring, L-Fn button and A/M switch; no OLED information display, as both reviews note
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 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 conditionMagnesium-alloy body with seals around moving parts and the mount. 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 102.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 1160 g
Lens hoodHB-110 includedHB-106 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-106 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA's February 2023 announcement states late March availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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