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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025November 2021
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm18–140 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/3.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/16f/22–40
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingSeventeen elements in thirteen groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings–
Aperture detailf/1.2–16–
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°DX 76°–11°30′
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 cameras; Nikon USA gives a 27–210 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.33×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingStepping-motor autofocus
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.2 m at 18 mm, 0.22 m at 24 mm, 0.25 m at 35 mm, 0.3 m at 50 mm, 0.36 m at 70 mm and 0.4 m at 100–140 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.33× at maximum telephoto
Stabilisation detail–Lens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; five-stop CIPA claim on an APS-C camera in NORMAL mode at maximum telephoto
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsNikon describes reduced focus shift while zooming, reduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm73 mm
Length150 mm90 mm
Weight1,060 g315 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 reviewsZoom ring and programmable focus/control ring with ISO, aperture and exposure-compensation assignments. Focus mode and VR are selected on the camera; no lens switches, function buttons or display, as Amateur Photographer describes
Zoom design–Barrel extends while zooming towards 140 mm, as Amateur Photographer illustrates
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-on 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 describes dust and drip protection but does not guarantee it in all conditions. Both reviews report a plastic mount without a sealing gasket; this does not replace Nikon's qualified protection claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 73 × 90 mm; extension from lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 315 g
Lens hoodHB-110 includedOptional HB-101 hood
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear caps may differ in lens kits
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA gives November 2021 availability; Nikon Japan specifies its regional on-sale date as 26 November 2021

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