Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S vs Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.30 m on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S, against 0.34 m on the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB.
- Max magnification: 0.20× on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S, against 0.17× on the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB.
- Weight: 920 g on the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB, against 1,060 g on the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S.
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S or AF 35mm F1.2 LAB: which should you buy?
Choose the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S for its closest focus and max magnification.
Choose the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB for its weight.
On paper the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S wins more rows (2 to 1); if the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB'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 | $999 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 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 17 / 15 | 15 / 10 |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 11 |
| Closest focus | 0.30 m (best) | 0.34 m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× (best) | 0.17× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (STM) | Yes (HyperVCM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 1,060 g | 920 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 90 × 150 mm | 89.2 × 121.8 mm |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | 77 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.