Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 20131 35mm
The 35mm f/1.7 lens for Nikon DX Z-mount provides a 52.5mm equivalent field of view, a 6.3-inch close-focus for 1:1.5 magnification, and a bright aperture in a 221-gram body. Its compact 2.8-inch length and silent STM autofocus make it a quiet, portable option for candid shots and video work. This lens is best suited for Nikon DX shooters seeking a fast prime for everyday portraits and street photography that can double as a capable close-up tool.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture 22
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 198 g
af type Automatic/manual
lens type macro
38 Overall Score
Price CA$580
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
- Below average optical (26th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 1.7 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Automatic/manual |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 160 |
| Max Magnification | 0.67x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 20131 35mm | Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-70mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | 2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon RF | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 198 | 495 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 298 |
| AF Type | Automatic/manual | STM | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 20131 35mm | 15.2 | 29.5 | 90.6 | 78.2 | 25.9 | 25.4 | 34 | 38.8 | 35.8 |
| Canon RF RF28-70mm F2.8 IS STM Macro Compare | 86 | 88.2 | 67 | 77.7 | 84.5 | 86 | 77.4 | 52.9 | 98.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.6 | 57.6 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.9 | 99.6 | 78.1 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III-A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 78 | 96.2 | 88.6 | 73.5 | 79.9 | 99.2 | 83.2 | 80.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.8 | 73.5 | 71.7 | 90.9 | 74.5 | 95.6 | 62.7 | 99.4 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86 | 94.7 | 70.8 | 98.4 | 74.9 | 96.8 | 34 | 33.4 | 80.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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