Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
Nikon
65 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
Panasonic
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
82 out of 100 high confidence 433 reviews
The Nikon 35mm f/1.8 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance, making it a favorite for street, portrait, and everyday photography. Many users highlight its lightweight build and value for money, though some note that it is not as sharp as the 50mm S lens and can suffer from vignetting and corner softness wide open. A few reviewers also mention quality control issues and a plastic feel, but overall it is considered a solid, versatile prime lens.
Pros
- Sharp images edge-to-edge
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Vignetting and corner softness wide open
- Not as sharp as 50mm S lens
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Quality control issues reported
- Overpriced compared to alternatives
Image quality 28
Autofocus performance 15
Low light performance 12
Build quality 10
Value for money 14
Vignetting and corner sharpness 6
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Budget
Street
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.35 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor AF System | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 0.43x★ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 20-60mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
