The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 and the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct 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 58mm F0.95 S Noct is the longer of the two lenses at 153mm. The SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 with a length of 36mm, is 117mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct also has a larger diameter of 102mm compared to the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2's 69mm 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. SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 weighs 163g, which means it is 1837g (91%) lighter than the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct which has a weight of 2000g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct:
Lens Mounts
Both the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 and the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct 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.
SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 is also available in the Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 2535mm. 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 58mm F0.95 S Noct is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 58mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 87mm.
