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 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 DX 35mm F1.7 is the longer of the two lenses at 72mm. The SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 with a length of 36mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 also has a larger diameter of 70mm 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 57g (25%) lighter than the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 which has a weight of 220g.
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
Both the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 and the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the SG-image AF 35mm f2.2 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.
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 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.
