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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedJune 2023October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/11f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionNine elements in eight groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detailf/1.7 maximum; f/11 minimumAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 61°; angle of view equivalent to 36 mm on full frameDX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; designed for DX-format APS-C cameras; full-frame Z bodies use their DX crop modeNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.18 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USAStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailRear focusing system; minimum 0.18 m from focal plane; Nikon specifies 12.4 cm from lens front to subject at closest focusMinimum 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 0.19×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; original Z30, Z50 and Zfc bodies also lack in-body stabilisationNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes suppressed focus breathing, but notes it may remain noticeable depending on subject distance. Amateur Photographer hears focusing in quiet scenes; Digital Camera World finds near-silent video transitionsSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter46 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm70 mm
Length40 mm72 mm
Weight135 g220 g
ControlsProgrammable focus/control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical A/M switchCustomisable 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 detail46 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch; Nikon recommends using the hood and only one filter at a time, attached to its front52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction, with limited sealing according to both reviews; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in all situations or conditionsDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 × 40 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 135 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHN-42 included; screws into lens filter thread and accepts filtersOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-46B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HN-42 hood; CL-C4 case optionalLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon USA specifies mid-June 2023 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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