Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S

Name: Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Brand: Nikon

Nikon · 35 mm · f/1.2 · S-Line

Score Breakdown

Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.

Physical 100

Optics 91

Features 32

Construction 54

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What We Like

+Exceptional optical performance with edge-to-edge sharpness even wide open at f/1.2

+Extremely fast f/1.2 aperture enables unmatched background separation and cinematic bokeh

+Professional-grade weather sealing with full dust and drip resistance

+Dual STM autofocus motors with reliable focusing and low operational noise ideal for video

+Advanced anti-reflective coatings (Meso Amorphous, ARNEO, Nano Crystal) effectively control flare and ghosting

+Customizable function buttons and control ring for personalized workflow

Worth Knowing

−Substantial weight (1060g) and bulk make it less portable than other 35mm primes, notably heavier than the Z 35mm f/1.8 S (370g)

−Premium price point of approximately $2,800 positions it as a specialized professional tool rather than general-purpose lens

−Autofocus speed is somewhat slower than competing lenses like the Z 35mm f/1.8 S (0.66 sec vs 0.37 sec focus time)

−Notable vignetting at widest apertures requires stopping down or correction in post-processing for evenly exposed images

General
About This Lens The Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S is a premium addition to Nikon's f/1.2 Z-Nikkor lineup, and is optically the best 35mm lens in native Z-mount. With its 17-element, 15-group optical design and 1060g weight, it delivers professional-grade optics designed for maximum image quality. The lens features highly suppressed focus breathing and customizable controls including stepless power aperture, making it ideal for both stills and video. While its size, weight, and $2,800+ price tag limit it to serious professionals, reviewers praise its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh rendering, and robust weather-sealed construction.
Brand	Nikon
Release Year	2025
Production Status ⓘ Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).	In Production
Pro Branding ⓘ Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.	S-Line
Lens Mount ⓘ The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.	Nikon Z
System ⓘ Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.	Nikon Z
Maximum Format ⓘ Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.	Full Frame
Physical 100/100
Lens Weight	1060 g
Lens Diameter ⓘ Width of the lens at its widest point	90 mm
Lens Length ⓘ How long the lens is from front to back.	150 mm
Front Filter Compatible ⓘ Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.	Yes
Front Filter Size ⓘ Diameter of attachable filters.	82 mm
Optics 91/100
Focal Range ⓘ Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )	35 mm
Aperture Range ⓘ Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)	1.2
Focal Length Angle of View	63°
Flange Focal Distance ⓘ Distance from lens mount to sensor.	16 mm
Diaphragm Type ⓘ Structure and design of the aperture	Automatic
Blades ⓘ Number of diaphragm blades in aperture	11020
Zoom Lens ⓘ Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups	No
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘ Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.	29 cm01500
Maximum Magnification ⓘ Largest size a subject can be reproduced	0.2x
Autofocus Mode	Yes
Manual Mode	Yes
Manual Focusing Ring	Yes
Features 32/100
Weather Sealing ⓘ Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.	Yes
Fluorine Coating ⓘ Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.	No
Built In Lens Hood	No
Lens Hood Type	Petal
Teleconverter ⓘ A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification	No
Image Stabilization	No
Construction 54/100
Elements ⓘ Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.	17
Groups	15
Aspherical Elements ⓘ The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.	4
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘ Elements with two non-spherical surfaces	0
Low Dispersion ⓘ Elements that reduce chromatic aberration	4
Super Low Dispersion ⓘ Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration	0
CA Reduction ⓘ Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration	0
Internal Focusing ⓘ Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.	Yes

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