Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4
Nikon · 35 mm · f/1.4
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
67
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Lightest full-frame 35mm f/1.4 AF lens on market at 415g
+Exceptional value at $599-680 MSRP
+Compact, portable design ideal for travel and daily carry
+Fast, quiet STM autofocus with good repeatability
+Weather-sealed with dust and moisture resistance
+Customizable control ring for aperture or exposure compensation
Worth Knowing
−Plastic construction (except mount) lacks premium feel compared to S-line lenses
−Optical compromises: chromatic aberrations, vignetting at wide apertures, weak close-up performance
−No official S-line designation; lacks ED glass elements
−No M/AF switch; manual focus requires camera menu access
−Slower autofocus (0.60 sec) compared to Z 35mm f/1.8 S (0.37 sec)
General | |
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About This LensLaunched in June 2024 for $600, the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 is the lightest full-frame, autofocus-capable 35mm f/1.4 on the market at just 415 grams. This lens offers 2/3 stop better light gathering power and better Bokeh, plus a separate focus and control ring over the Z 35mm f/1.8 S at a lower price. Contrast and color aberrations are not well controlled, close-up performance is weak, there's heavy vignetting, and the lens shows strong field-curvature at closer distances, but it's a really good lens all around, without any major drawbacks for budget-conscious photographers seeking fast 35mm capability. | |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
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 |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 415 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 74.5 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 88.5 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. | 62 mm |
Optics87/100 | |
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) | 1.4 |
| 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 | 9020 |
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. | 27 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.18x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features32/100 | |
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 |
Construction38/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 2 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
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 |