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Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S
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Nikon · 35 mm · f/1.2 · Nikon Z mount · Full Frame

Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Announcement dateFeb 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional optical performance with edge-to-edge sharpness even wide open at f/1.2
+Extremely fast f/1.2 aperture enables unmatched background separation and cinematic bokeh
+Professional-grade weather sealing with full dust and drip resistance
+Dual STM autofocus motors with reliable focusing and low operational noise ideal for video
+Advanced anti-reflective coatings (Meso Amorphous, ARNEO, Nano Crystal) effectively control flare and ghosting
+Customizable function buttons and control ring for personalized workflow
Worth Knowing
−Substantial weight (1060g) and bulk make it less portable than other 35mm primes, notably heavier than the Z 35mm f/1.8 S (370g)
−Premium price point of approximately $2,800 positions it as a specialized professional tool rather than general-purpose lens
−Autofocus speed is somewhat slower than competing lenses like the Z 35mm f/1.8 S (0.66 sec vs 0.37 sec focus time)
−Notable vignetting at widest apertures requires stopping down or correction in post-processing for evenly exposed images

General

Brand
Nikon
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Feb 2025
Released
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Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S is a premium addition to Nikon's f/1.2 Z-Nikkor lineup, and is optically the best 35mm lens in native Z-mount. With its 17-element, 15-group optical design and 1060g weight, it delivers professional-grade optics designed for maximum image quality. The lens features highly suppressed focus breathing and customizable controls including stepless power aperture, making it ideal for both stills and video. While its size, weight, and $2,800+ price tag limit it to serious professionals, reviewers praise its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh rendering, and robust weather-sealed construction.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Elements
17 elements in 15 groups
Special Elements
3 ED elements, 1 aspherical ED element, 3 aspherical elements
Min focal length
35 mm
Max focal length
35 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.2
Max aperture zoom
1.2
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
29 cm01500
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020

Autofocus

AF System
Multi-Focus System with dual STM motors
Focus Speed
0.66 sec from infinity to 0.47m
Maximum Magnification
0.2x

Coatings optics

Anti Reflective Coatings
Meso Amorphous Coat, Nano Crystal Coat, ARNEO Coat
Focus Mechanism
Internal Focusing (IF)

Build design

Construction
Metal lens mount and barrel

Controls features

Focus Ring
48mm wide, rubberized, smooth damping
Custom Controls
Two L-Fn customizable function buttons
Control Ring
Programmable control ring
AF/MF Switch
Auto/Manual focus switch
Aperture Control
Stepless power aperture control
Focus Breathing
Highly suppressed

Format coverage

Format
Full-Frame (FX)
Angle of View (35mm)
63°
Angle of View (APS C)
44°

Physical

Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Nikon Z
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
82 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
150 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
90 mm
Lens weight
1060 g
Maximum format
ⓘ
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes