Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens Review
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (77th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile) 93th
Cons
- Below average macro (17th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 35 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens | Meike Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro Full Frame AF STM Lens High | Viltrox VILTROX 35mm F1.7 Lens, X Mount 35mm F1.7 Auto | Panasonic Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II | Fujifilm VILTROX 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount, | Canon Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 55mm | 35mm | 14-140mm | 25mm | 17-85mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.7 | f/3.5 | f/1.7 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 371 | 201 | 301 | 27 | 400 | 476 |
| AF Type | STM | STM | STM | — | STM | USM |
| Lens Type | Zoom | — | — | Telephoto | — | Zoom |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens | 94.3 | 68 | 70.4 | 90.9 | 35.4 | 74.5 | 37.7 | 93.1 | 85.1 |
| Meike Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro Full Frame AF STM Lens High | 94.3 | 68 | 89.7 | 85.1 | 72.8 | 74.5 | 37.7 | 93.1 | 85.1 |
| Viltrox VILTROX 35mm F1.7 Lens, X Mount 35mm F1.7 Auto | 94.3 | 72.7 | 78.9 | 90.9 | 75.1 | 79.8 | 37.7 | 62.2 | 85.1 |
| Panasonic Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II | 45.1 | 36.8 | 99.8 | 74.6 | 88.1 | 37.9 | 98.3 | 88.8 | 85.1 |
| Fujifilm VILTROX 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount, | 94.3 | 72.7 | 63.5 | 94.6 | 79.8 | 79.8 | 37.7 | 88.8 | 85.1 |
| Canon Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom | 99.1 | 27.4 | 54 | 80.1 | 94.3 | 28.6 | 95.3 | 82.5 | 85.1 |