Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lens

Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lens

This is a surprising announcement! Nikon already had a 35mm F1.8 S lens for mirrorless cameras, so now they've released a faster 1.4 version - but the price without promotional offers is cheaper here! The size and weight are about the same, as is the 62mm filter thread.

But there are also differences: the F1.8 S version has more special lenses, two ED and 3 aspherical, and this one has two aspherical. This lens has a programmable focus ring. The F1.8 has two STM focus motors, this one has one. Both have weather protection, but the S-series is probably more effective. The F1.8 S has the latest Nano Crystal Coat, which is missing from this faster model.

So what does this mean? Thanks to special lenses, edge definition can be better in the F1.8 S version and certain distortions have been minimized. In the harshest backlighting, there may be slightly better control of reflections. At the wider 35mm focal length, the differences in focus may not be noticeable in normal shooting.

But then this Nikon Z 35mm F1.4 brings an extra 2/3 stop for shooting in low light or if you need to freeze more hectic movement, while at the same time the depth of field is a bit narrower when needed for images. It is also interesting to see the first tests because the design of lenses is not always just about finding the most neutral and flawless image, but sometimes it is also great to see character in the optics.

And as usual, the image quality is great and the raw resolution increases when you stop down the lens by an aperture or two.

And the price: this is the cheapest F1.4 lens published by a camera manufacturer that can be found in the product information of Kameraliek, i.e. closer to Sigma or Tamron products, for example, the previous AF-S 35mm F1.4 for mirrorless cameras was well over twice as expensive.

Specifications

• Compatibility: Nikon Z mount, also full-frame sensor
• Focal length: 35mm
• Maximum aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum aperture: f/16
• Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups (2 aspherical lens elements), 9 rounded diaphragm blades
• Shortest focusing distance: 27cm
  
• Maximum magnification ratio: 0.18x
• Filter size: 62mm
  
• Dimensions: approx. 75 x 87 mm
• Weight: 415g

The sales package includes:

Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 Lens (Nikon Z).

Front Lens Cap

Nikon HB-115 Lens Hood

Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap