7Artisans AF 35mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) vs NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Key differences
- —The AF 35mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) is 634g lighter (426g vs 1060g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.8 (≈1.2 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 35mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) cost $2,501 less ($299 vs $2,800).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S reaches 0.20× vs 0.11×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 35mm
- 35mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.2◆
- Weight
- 426g◆
- 1,060g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 94.0mm
- 90.0 × 150.0mm
- Volume
- 383 cm³◆
- 954 cm³
- Density
- 1.11 g/cm³
- 1.11 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.40m
- 0.30m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.11×
- 0.20×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 8
- 17 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- STM
- STM (x2, multi-focusing)
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- —
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $299◆
- $2,800
- Sharpness
- 8.3
- 9.4◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.9
- 9.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.1
- 8.3◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.3
- 8.9◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.1
- 9.3◆
- Value / Size
- 8.7◆
- 7.2
Performance overlay
- AF 35mm F1.8 (Nikon Z)
- NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.