Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture and 52.5mm equivalent field of view deliver strong subject isolation and low-light performance in a compact 200g body. Its Silent Wave Motor provides fast, near-silent autofocus with full-time manual override, while the aspherical element and Super Integrated Coating maintain sharpness and contrast. This lens is best for DX-format Nikon shooters seeking an affordable, lightweight prime for everyday photography and discreet street shooting.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong macro (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano crystal coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent stepping motor |
| Stabilization | No |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 18-135mm | 100mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 372 | 610 | 290 | 326 | 298 | 560 |
| AF Type | Silent stepping motor | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Linear motor | Dual Phase Linear Motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm | 87.2 | 36.1 | 81.4 | 77.3 | 60.9 | 40 | 44.6 | 33.7 | 65.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98.1 | 77.3 | 65.3 | 85 | 96.8 | 65.6 | 91 | 97.8 | 55.9 | 82.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.4 | 86.7 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 83.6 | 80.7 | 78.5 | 89.9 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.8 | 73.2 | 40.1 | 78.9 | 77 | 44.6 | 95.8 | 89.9 | 82.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98.1 | 86.6 | 86.5 | 81.3 | 83.6 | 83.6 | 80.7 | 33.7 | 65.8 | 36.8 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 87.2 | 98.7 | 68.3 | 38.2 | 82.5 | 98.5 | 91 | 33.7 | 89.9 | 36.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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