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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length85 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionFifteen elements in ten groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsOne ED and two aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat–
Aperture detailf/1.2–16At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmEleven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 28°30′; DX 18°50′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; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Image circle detailPhysical 85 mm focal length; 127.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as both reviews note–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.85 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.11×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two focusing groups in synchronisationStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing, minimum 0.85 m; manual override during autofocus. Linear manual focusing supported on selected cameras according to Nikon's announcementMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum 0.11×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 Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras can provide in-body stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresQuiet operation, stable aperture transitions and reduced focus breathing. Nikon cautions that breathing may still be noticeable depending on subject distanceSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter102.5 mm70 mm
Length141.5 mm72 mm
Weight1,160 g220 g
ControlsFocus ring, independent programmable control ring, L-Fn button and A/M switch; no OLED information display, as both reviews noteCustomisable 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 resistanceMagnesium-alloy body with seals around moving parts and the mount. Nikon says dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or conditionDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 102.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from the lens mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1160 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-106 includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-106 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA's February 2023 announcement states late March availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day are 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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