7Artisans 35mm F1.4 III (Nikon Z) vs NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Key differences
- —The 35mm F1.4 III (Nikon Z) is 786g lighter (274g vs 1060g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.4 (≈0.4 stops more light).
- —At launch the 35mm F1.4 III (Nikon Z) cost $2,611 less ($189 vs $2,800).
- —The 35mm F1.4 III (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S reaches 0.20× vs 0.14×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 35mm
- 35mm
- Max aperture
- F1.4
- F1.2◆
- Weight
- 274g◆
- 1,060g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 63.0 × 50.0mm
- 90.0 × 150.0mm
- Volume
- 156 cm³◆
- 954 cm³
- Density
- 1.76 g/cm³
- 1.11 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀52mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.33m
- 0.30m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.14×
- 0.20×◆
- Elements / groups
- 7 / 5
- 17 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 10
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- STM (x2, multi-focusing)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2024
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $189◆
- $2,800
- Sharpness
- 6.2
- 9.4◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.2
- 9.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 8.3
- Flare Resistance
- 6.3
- 8.9◆
- Build / Sealing
- 7.8
- 9.3◆
- Value / Size
- 8.3◆
- 7.2
Performance overlay
- 35mm F1.4 III (Nikon Z)
- NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.

