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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2025June 2021
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing10 elements in seven groups; front focusing
Special elementsThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED and one aspherical element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatingsFluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/2.8–22 at infinity; effective f/5.6–32 at closest focus distance of 0.16 m. Main aperture values refer to infinity
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 63°; DX 44°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Adaptor support–Compatible with the Nikon ES-2 film digitising adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.3 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.2×1×
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 from the focal plane; front lens barrel extends when focusing close. Limiter selects FULL or 0.16–0.30 m close range, rather than excluding close distances as Digital Camera World states
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×Maximum 1× life-size reproduction; barrel markings indicate 1:2, 1:1.4 and 1:1. Nikon UK states approximately 5 cm between the lens front and subject at closest focus
Stabilisation detail–No lens optical VR; compatible cameras may provide in-body stabilisation
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settingsNear-silent autofocus and a silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter90 mm74.5 mm
Length150 mm66 mm
Weight1,060 g260 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 reviewsCombined focus/customisable control ring, AF/manual switch and close-range focus limiter; focus-distance and reproduction-ratio indicators appear on the extending barrel according to Nikon's release
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch46 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 USA describes dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof rating. Fluorine front coating resists dirt and smudges
Dimensions detailApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 66 mm from mount flange; barrel extends during close focusing
Weight detailApproximately 1060 gApproximately 260 g
Lens hoodHB-110 includedHN-41 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-46B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HN-41 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA states late-June 2021 availability. Earliest exact global and first UK retail day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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