The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S and the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S 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 400mm F4.5 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 235mm. The Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S with a length of 150mm, is 85mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S also has a larger diameter of 104mm compared to the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S's 90mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S and Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S and the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S 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 35mm F1.2 S weighs 1060g, which means it is 185g (14%) lighter than the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S which has a weight of 1245g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S and the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S 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 35mm F1.2 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 400mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 600mm .
