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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025November 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length35 mm50–250 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/4.5–6.3
Minimum aperturef/16f/22–32
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingSixteen elements in twelve groups
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED 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 31°30′–6°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 format; 75–375 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view, as Photography Blog describes
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.5 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.23×
Optical stabilisation–Yes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingStepping-motor autofocus, as Photography Blog describes
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.5 m at 50 mm, 0.52 m at 70 mm, 0.58 m at 100 mm, 0.65 m at 135 mm, 0.83 m at 200 mm and 1 m at 250 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.23×
Stabilisation detail–Lens-shift VR with voice-coil motors; Nikon's five-stop CIPA claim measured on an APS-C camera 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 breathing and fast, quiet focusing
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter82 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm74 mm
Length150 mm110 mm
Weight1,060 g405 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 manual focus, aperture and exposure-compensation assignments. Digital Camera World also identifies ISO assignment
Zoom design–Button-free retractable mechanism; rotate the zoom ring to extend before shooting. Locks when retracted; barrel extends further towards 250 mm
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 conditionPhotography Blog reports no dust or moisture sealing and a plastic mount; Nikon UK's page does not claim weather protection
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 74 mm maximum diameter × 110 mm from mount flange when retracted; shooting length is greater
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 405 g
Lens hoodHB-110 included–
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; Photography Blog reports no supplied hood or case
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA announced November 2019 availability with Z50 twin-lens kits

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