Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
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| NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 | NikonNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2025 | June 2021 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35 mm | 105 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/32 |
| Macro lens | Yes | Yes |
| Optical construction | Eight elements in seven groups; internal focusing | 16 elements in 11 groups; internal focusing |
| Special elements | One aspherical ED element | Three ED elements and one aspherical element |
| Coatings | – | Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings; fluorine-coated front element |
| Aperture detail | At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22 | f/2.8–32 at infinity; effective f/4.5–51 at the closest focus distance of 0.29 m. Main aperture figures refer to infinity |
| Diaphragm | Nine rounded blades | Nine rounded blades |
| Angle of view | DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format | FX 23°10′; DX 15°20′ |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Image circle | APS-C | Full frame |
| Compatibility | Native Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format | Native Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.16 m | 0.29 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.67× | 1× |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes |
| Autofocus detail | Stepping motor; automatic or manual focusing | Multi-focus stepping-motor system; automatic or manual focusing |
| Focus distance detail | Minimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens | Minimum 0.29 m from focal plane; limiter selects full range or 0.29–0.5 m. Manual focus throw is adjustable; focus direction reversal requires a compatible Nikon Z body released in October 2020 or later |
| Magnification detail | Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio | Maximum 1×, reproducing subjects at life size |
| Stabilisation detail | No optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body | Lens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; 4.5-stop CIPA claim with an FX camera in Normal mode. Stabilisation becomes less effective at macro distances, as both reviews note; the USA release's generic footnote refers to maximum telephoto although this is a prime |
| Video features | Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring | Quiet autofocus, smooth aperture control and reduced focus breathing |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 62 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Length | 72 mm | 140 mm |
| Weight | 220 g (better) | 630 g |
| Controls | Customisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer | Separate manual focus and customisable control rings, L-Fn button, information panel with DISP button, AF/manual switch and focus limiter; Digital Camera World confirms distance, depth-of-field and aperture display |
| Zoom design | Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged | Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged |
| Filter detail | 52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch | 62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch |
| Weather resistance | Designed for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition | Sealing around mount and moving parts for dust and drip resistance, not guaranteed in all conditions; fluorine front coating repels water, dirt and dust |
| Dimensions detail | Approximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange | Approximately 85 mm maximum diameter × 140 mm from mount flange |
| Weight detail | Approximately 220 g, lens only | Approximately 630 g |
| Lens hood | Optional HN-43, sold separately | HB-99 included |
| In the box | LC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap | LC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-99 hood and CL-C2 case |
| Release detail | Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained | Nikon USA states late-June 2021 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained |
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