Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/1.2 on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S, against f/1.4 on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4.
- Aperture blades: 11 on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S, against 9 on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4.
- Closest focus: 0.27 m on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4, against 0.30 m on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S.
- Max magnification: 0.20× on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S, against 0.18× on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4.
- Weight: 415 g on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4, against 1,060 g on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S.
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S or NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4: which should you buy?
Choose the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S for its maximum aperture, aperture blades and max magnification.
Choose the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 for its closest focus and weight.
On paper the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S wins more rows (3 to 2); if the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $2,510 new $1,750 used | $576.95 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 35mm (full frame) | 35mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.2 (best) | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 17 / 15 | 11 / 9 |
| Aperture blades | 11 (best) | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.30 m | 0.27 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.20× (best) | 0.18× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (STM) | Yes (STM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,060 g | 415 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 90 × 150 mm | 74.5 × 86.5 mm |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | 62 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.