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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8

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NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7NikonNIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2025June 2021
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length35 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.7f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Macro lensYesYes
Optical constructionEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing10 elements in seven groups; front focusing
Special elementsOne aspherical ED elementOne ED and one aspherical element
Coatings–Fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22f/2.8–22 at infinity; effective f/5.6–32 at closest focus distance of 0.16 m. Main aperture values refer to infinity
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewDX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX formatFX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleAPS-CFull frame
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C formatNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Adaptor support–Compatible with the Nikon ES-2 film digitising adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.16 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.67×1×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping motor; automatic or manual focusingStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lensMinimum 0.16 m from the focal plane; front lens barrel extends when focusing close. Limiter selects FULL or 0.16–0.30 m close range, rather than excluding close distances as Digital Camera World states
Magnification detailActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratioMaximum 1× life-size reproduction; barrel markings indicate 1:2, 1:1.4 and 1:1. Nikon UK states approximately 5 cm between the lens front and subject at closest focus
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the bodyNo lens optical VR; compatible cameras may provide in-body stabilisation
Video featuresSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ringNear-silent autofocus and a silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter52 mm46 mm
Maximum diameter70 mm74.5 mm
Length72 mm66 mm
Weight220 g260 g
ControlsCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur PhotographerCombined focus/customisable control ring, AF/manual switch and close-range focus limiter; focus-distance and reproduction-ratio indicators appear on the extending barrel according to Nikon's release
Zoom designInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged–
Filter detail52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch46 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every conditionNikon USA describes dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof rating. Fluorine front coating resists dirt and smudges
Dimensions detailApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 66 mm from mount flange; barrel extends during close focusing
Weight detailApproximately 220 g, lens onlyApproximately 260 g
Lens hoodOptional HN-43, sold separatelyHN-41 included
In the boxLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear capLC-46B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HN-41 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA states late-June 2021 availability. Earliest exact global and first UK retail day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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