The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 is the longer of the two lenses at 107mm. The Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 with a length of 72mm, is 35mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 weighs 220g, 37% (130g) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1's weight of 350g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 and the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-105mm F4-7.1 has a focal range of 24-105mm and
4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4 - 168mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
