7Artisans AF 35mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) vs Sirui Aurora 35mm F1.4 (Nikon Z)
Key differences
- —The AF 35mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) is 79g lighter (426g vs 505g).
- —The Aurora 35mm F1.4 (Nikon Z) is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 35mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) cost $250 less ($299 vs $549).
- —For close-ups the Aurora 35mm F1.4 (Nikon Z) reaches 0.14× vs 0.11×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 35mm
- 35mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 426g◆
- 505g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 94.0mm
- 76.0 × 104.9mm
- Volume
- 383 cm³◆
- 476 cm³
- Density
- 1.11 g/cm³
- 1.06 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀62mm
- Min focus
- 0.40m
- 0.35m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.11×
- 0.14×◆
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 8
- 16 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 13◆
- Focus drive
- STM
- STM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $299◆
- $549
- Sharpness
- 8.3
- 8.3
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.9
- 8.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.1◆
- 6.8
- Flare Resistance
- 6.3
- 7.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.1
- 8.4◆
- Value / Size
- 8.7◆
- 8.5
Performance overlay
- AF 35mm F1.8 (Nikon Z)
- Aurora 35mm F1.4 (Nikon Z)
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.