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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025September 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingTwelve elements in eight groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatingsNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/1.8–16
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine 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 Photography Blog notes
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.8 m
Maximum magnification0.2×–
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingNikon Multi-Focus System with quiet focus motors
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedInternal focusing; minimum 0.8 m from the focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Stabilisation detail–Nikon's launch announcement confirms compatibility with the in-body five-axis VR in the Z6 and Z7
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×–
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsReduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus; control ring can adjust aperture smoothly
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm75 mm
Length150 mm99 mm
Weight1,060 g470 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 reviewsA/M focus switch and programmable ring for manual focus, aperture or exposure compensation; no distance scale
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch67 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch. Photography Blog's 62 mm reference conflicts with Nikon's specification and is not used
Weather resistanceSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every conditionNikon states sealing of moving parts against dust and water droplets; this is not a waterproof claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 75 mm maximum diameter × 99 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 470 g
Lens hoodHB-110 includedHB-91 bayonet hood included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-91 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 retainedNikon USA's July 2019 announcement states September availability. Earliest exact global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision is retained

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