Nikkor Z 35mm F/1.8 S

Specifications01

MountNIKON Z

Focal length35mm

Max aperturef/1.8

TypeCinema · Wide · Prime

Weight370 g

Filter size62 mm

Physical length86 mm

Min focus distance0.25 m

Aperture blades9

Optical elements11

Groups9

Lens hoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Additional Info02

Category["Nikon Z (Full Format)"]

Keywords["Nikkor","Prime","Wide"]

Review AuthorMarkus Stamm

Review Rating7

Other Featurescustomizable control ring, dust- and moisture-sealings

Review VerdictThe Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S is a very good lens, although it stays a little short of the high expectations that we had from our previous reviews of Z-mount prime lenses. The center quality is very good even at f/1.8 but the outer image field is somewhat mediocre at this setting. This improves substantially when stopping down to f/2.8 and the results are truly impressive around f/5.6. Lateral CAs are generally very low. The same goes for image distortion. However, it is advisable to rely on auto-correction for vignetting compensation which is on the high side for such a lens. The quality of the bokeh is better than average with a smooth background rendering and clean highlight discs - with some deterioration towards the corners. The build quality is typical for Nikon's standard set of Z prime lenses. There are some plastic parts on the lens body but the quality is reassuring and solid. Controls on the lens are reduced to a minimum with just an AF/M switch and the focus-by-wire control ring. The latter works electronically with variable speed and can be customized to control a (small) selection of other functions. The stepping AF motor is both fast and quiet. It may not be our top choice among the new Nikkor prime lenses but for the vast majority of applications, it gets the job done with grace. It is a little overpriced in the grand scheme of things though.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":9,"Optical Quality":7,"Price / Performance":6}

Review Published2023-09-26T13:08:00+00:00

Optical Construction11 elements in 9 groups (2x ED, 3x aspherical), Nano Crystal Coat

Field Notes02

Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm F/1.8 S is a standard prime lens for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras, offering a maximum aperture of f/1.8 for low-light and shallow depth-of-field use.

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