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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025May 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm12–28 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/16f/16–25
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingTwelve elements in eleven groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED and one aspherical element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings–
Aperture detailf/1.2–16–
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°DX 99°–53°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX camerasNikon Z DX format; 18–42 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view. Nikon's launch release limited camera-button and eleven-speed support to Z30 and Zfc, with remote software support to follow
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.19 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.21×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingSTM stepping-motor autofocus, as Nikon's launch release states
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedInternal focusing; minimum distance 0.19 m from the focal plane at all zoom positions
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.21×
Stabilisation detail–Lens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; 4.5-stop CIPA claim on a DX camera in Normal VR at maximum telephoto
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 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm72 mm
Length150 mm63.5 mm
Weight1,060 g205 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 reviewsPower-zoom ring and silent customisable control ring. Amateur Photographer identifies manual focus, aperture, exposure compensation and ISO assignments; AF and VR are controlled from the camera
Zoom design–Internal power zoom; fixed exterior length during zoom and focus. Eleven selectable speeds cover the range in approximately 0.55–36 seconds
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 conditionNikon specifies dust- and drip-resistant construction, without guaranteeing protection in every condition; this takes precedence over Amateur Photographer's contrary weather-proofing statement
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 63.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 205 g
Lens hoodHB-110 included–
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; HB-112 hood sold separately
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA announced availability in May 2023

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