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Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4
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Nikon · 35 mm · f/1.4 · Nikon Z mount

Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Announcement dateJun 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Lightest full-frame 35mm f/1.4 AF lens on market at 415g
+Exceptional value at $599-680 MSRP
+Compact, portable design ideal for travel and daily carry
+Fast, quiet STM autofocus with good repeatability
+Weather-sealed with dust and moisture resistance
+Customizable control ring for aperture or exposure compensation
Worth Knowing
−Plastic construction (except mount) lacks premium feel compared to S-line lenses
−Optical compromises: chromatic aberrations, vignetting at wide apertures, weak close-up performance
−No official S-line designation; lacks ED glass elements
−No M/AF switch; manual focus requires camera menu access
−Slower autofocus (0.60 sec) compared to Z 35mm f/1.8 S (0.37 sec)

General

Brand
Nikon
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jun 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
Launched in June 2024 for $600, the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 is the lightest full-frame, autofocus-capable 35mm f/1.4 on the market at just 415 grams. This lens offers 2/3 stop better light gathering power and better Bokeh, plus a separate focus and control ring over the Z 35mm f/1.8 S at a lower price. Contrast and color aberrations are not well controlled, close-up performance is weak, there's heavy vignetting, and the lens shows strong field-curvature at closer distances, but it's a really good lens all around, without any major drawbacks for budget-conscious photographers seeking fast 35mm capability.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Elements
11 elements in 9 groups
Aspherical Elements
2
Angle of View (FX)
63°
Angle of View (DX)
44°
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.18x

Autofocus

Type
Internal Focusing (IF)
Motor
STM (Stepping Motor)

Build

Construction
Plastic body with metal lens mount

Compatibility

Camera Format
FX (Full-frame), DX (APS-C)
DX Equivalent Focal Length
52mm

Optics

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
1.4
Max aperture zoom
1.4
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
27 cm01500
Autofocus mode
Yes

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
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
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
74.5 mm
Lens length
ⓘ
How long the lens is from front to back.
88.5 mm
Lens weight
415 g
Front filter size
ⓘ
Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm

Features

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