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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length50 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction10 elements in seven groups; internal focusingEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne aspherical elementOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detailf/1.4–16At 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
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 distance0.37 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusingStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual 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 0.17×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 VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the bodyNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ringSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter62 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter74.5 mm70 mm
Length86.5 mm72 mm
Weight420 g220 g
ControlsSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur PhotographerCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designInternal focusing keeps lens length unchangedInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every conditionDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 420 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-115 includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hoodLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon 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 predecessorNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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