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

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusingEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings–
Aperture detailf/1.2–16At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
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 camerasNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.67×
Optical stabilisation–No
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance publishedMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detail–No optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm70 mm
Length150 mm72 mm
Weight1,060 g220 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 reviewsCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 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 conditionDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-110 includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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