The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 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 Z 24-70mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 with a length of 87mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Nikon Z 35mm F1.4's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 and Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 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 F1.4 weighs 415g, which means it is 85g (17%) lighter than the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S which has a weight of 500g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 35mm F1.4:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 and the Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 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 F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. 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 Z 24-70mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm .
