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 Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z 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 35mm F1.2 S is the longer of the two lenses at 150mm. The Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z with a length of 72mm, is 78mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z's 54mm diameter.
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. Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z weighs 368g, 65% (692g) lighter than the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S's weight of 1060g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S and the Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z 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 Thypoch 28mm F1.4 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm.
