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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025June 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/11
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingNine elements in eight groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsTwo aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings–
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/1.7 maximum; f/11 minimum
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°DX 61°; angle of view equivalent to 36 mm on full frame
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 mount; designed for DX-format APS-C cameras; full-frame Z bodies use their DX crop mode
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.18 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.19×
Optical stabilisation–No
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USA
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedRear focusing system; minimum 0.18 m from focal plane; Nikon specifies 12.4 cm from lens front to subject at closest focus
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.19×
Stabilisation detail–No optical VR; original Z30, Z50 and Zfc bodies also lack in-body stabilisation
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsNikon describes suppressed focus breathing, but notes it may remain noticeable depending on subject distance. Amateur Photographer hears focusing in quiet scenes; Digital Camera World finds near-silent video transitions
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm70 mm
Length150 mm40 mm
Weight1,060 g135 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 reviewsProgrammable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical A/M switch
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch46 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; Nikon recommends using the hood and only one filter at a time, attached to its front
Weather resistanceSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every conditionDust- and drip-resistant construction, with limited sealing according to both reviews; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in all situations or conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 70 × 40 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 135 g
Lens hoodHB-110 includedHN-42 included; screws into lens filter thread and accepts filters
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-46B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HN-42 hood; CL-C4 case optional
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA specifies mid-June 2023 availability; month precision retained

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