Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon Z mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S, the Viltrox 35mm f1.2 Z.
Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S is a member of Nikon's S-Line series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Nikon S-Line Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
Reasons to Buy the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.2 S Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.2 S lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Focus Hold Button
Programmable Control Ring
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Very Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
11 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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Lens Mount
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S is compatible with cameras that have a 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 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S has a maximum diameter of 90mm and a total length of 150mm . It weighs 1060g / 37.4 oz .
Check the size of the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S when attached to Z Mount cameras :
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S Size with Z Mount Cameras
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S has a filter thread of 82mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 82mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S has a fixed focal length of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm .
Weather Sealings
The Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and Nikon Z50 II .
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m .
Aperture
The Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.2 S features a maximum aperture of F1.2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 35mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F1.2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 15 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
3 ED 3 aspherical 1 aspherical ED meso-amorphous coating areno coating nano crystal coating
Lens Hood
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is Nikon HB-110 .
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S:
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S Lens (Nikon Z) Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap Nikon HB-110 Lens Hood LC-82B Front Lens Cap CL-C2 Lens Case Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S .
Body Colour
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S is available in Black color.
Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S Attached to a camera
Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.2 S.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 35mm F1.2 S in Other Lens Mounts
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