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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2020October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionSeventeen elements in fifteen groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; Nikon USA also specifies Super Integrated Coating–
Aperture detailf/1.2 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragmAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 47°; DX 31°30′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
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 75 mm lens on full frameNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.15×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two smaller focusing groups, according to Nikon USAStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.45 m measured from focal planeMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.15×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 detailNo optical stabilisation, as Camera Labs confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes quiet focusing, reduced focus breathing, stable exposure and smooth aperture adjustment through the control ringSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter89.5 mm70 mm
Length150 mm72 mm
Weight1,090 g220 g
ControlsFocus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focus distance and depth of fieldCustomisable 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 resistanceSeals around moving barrel parts and rubber sealing around the metal mount, according to Nikon UKDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 89.5 × 150 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1090 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-94 included, reversible for transportOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-94 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA specifies December 2020 availability; 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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