Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 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 DX 35mm F1.7, the Viltrox 35mm F1.7 Z.
Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Nikon Nikkor Z DX Micro 35mm F1.7 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z DX Micro 35mm F1.7 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
0.5x
0.16m / 6.3 inch
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 from Amazon B&H PHOTO
Lens Mount
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 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 RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has a maximum diameter of 70mm and a total length of 72mm . It weighs 220g / 7.8 oz .
Check the size of the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 when attached to Z Mount cameras :
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has a filter thread of 52mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has a fixed focal length of 35mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.16m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
The Nikon Nikkor Z DX Micro 35mm F1.7 features a maximum aperture of F1.7 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.7 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 F1.7 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 DX 35mm F1.7's optical formula consists of 8 elements in 7 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 ED.
Lens Hood
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 doesn't come with a lens hood.
Body Colour
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 is available in Black color.
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon Nikkor Z DX Micro 35mm F1.7.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 in Other Lens Mounts
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