Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 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.
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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 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 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 35mm f/1.7 35mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 16-50mm | 27mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 222 | 590 | 290 | 107 | 560 | 413 |
| AF Type | Automatic/manual | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 35mm | 13.3 | 23 | 90.8 | 80.2 | 37.2 | 20.2 | 33.6 | 2.8 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 65.2 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.1 | 97.7 | 55.5 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 81.9 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.1 | 78.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.5 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.5 | 83.3 | 81 | 93.3 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.9 | 78 | 77.5 | 75 | 91.9 | 66.1 | 95.4 | 75.9 | 99.5 |