Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 35mm
The 35mm f/1.4 prime lens uses a 10-blade diaphragm and manual focus design to deliver smooth bokeh and strong low-light control in a compact full-frame package. Its lightweight 272g build, vintage-inspired metal construction, and low-reflective multilayer coating reduce aberrations while providing a tactile shooting experience absent from modern AF lenses. Best for portrait and street photographers who prioritize shallow depth of field, manual control, and a classic rendering over landscape sharpness.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong user sentiment (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average optical (3th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 praise the lens for outstanding sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light video stability.
- Exceptional image sharpness and fast, snappy autofocus performance.
- Great for low-light video with steady zoom and beautiful results wide open.
- Professional-grade 70-200mm f2.8 zoom delivers outstanding overall quality.
- No regrets or reservations reported; buyers highly satisfied with the lens.
- Q4 2025100/100
Buyers praised the lens for exceptional sharpness, rewarding upgrade from other brands, and confidence in performance. Fast delivery was also appreciated.
- Lens sharpness and performance highly praised
- Satisfying upgrade from competitor lens
- Confidence in lens for shooting
- Fast, reliable service from retailer
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 55-200mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon F | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 272 | 615 | 92 | 255 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | VXD linear motor | Silent Wave Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | telephoto | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 35mm | 54.9 | 97.3 | 74.5 | 61.4 | 3.2 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.1 | 98.2 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.9 | 70.3 | 76.8 | 81.2 | 66.4 | 71.8 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
Price
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Usage Scores
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