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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2024September 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction11 elements in nine groups; internal focusing10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
Aperture detailf/1.4–16f/1.4–16
DiaphragmNine 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
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.27 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.18×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping motor; automatic or manual focusingMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.27 m; no separate AF/manual distance publishedMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.18×Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the bodyNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, which may remain noticeable depending on subject distance; quiet focusing and clickless control ringSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter62 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter74.5 mm74.5 mm
Length86.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight415 g420 g
ControlsSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur PhotographerSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designInternal focusing keeps lens length unchangedInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceNikon states sealing for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition; TechRadar incorrectly describes official sealing as absentDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 415 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-115 includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hoodLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon USA states mid-July 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessorNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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