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Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
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Nikon · 35 mm · f/1.7 · Nikon Z mount · APS-C

Nikon Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Announcement dateOct 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Outstanding sharpness throughout the aperture range, even wide-open at f/1.7
+Versatile dual-purpose lens for everyday shooting and macro photography with 0.67x magnification
+Exceptionally compact and lightweight at 220g with metal mount for improved build quality
+Fast, quiet, and accurate STM autofocus ideal for video work with suppressed focus breathing
+Minimal distortion and negligible color fringing at medium to narrow apertures
Worth Knowing
−Not a true 1:1 macro lens; tops out at 0.67x magnification rather than life-size
−No optical image stabilization; Nikon DX bodies lack in-body stabilization, limiting handheld macro work
−Notable vignetting at f/1.7 and strong flare when bright lights enter the frame without a lens hood
−Plastic barrel construction feels less durable compared to metal barrels, though weight reduction is intentional

General

Brand
Nikon
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Oct 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 isn't a true 1:1 macro lens, but for APS-C shooters it's remarkably capable, doubling as a decent portrait lens and general-purpose prime with a 52.5mm equivalent focal length. The lens is pin-sharp at the center wide-open at f/1.7, with excellent edge and corner performance at f/2.8 and narrower, virtually no distortion, and excellent sharpness for both general shooting and macro photography. The lack of image stabilization is a limitation for handheld macro work, but optical quality and versatility make it solid value if you use good shooting technique and a tripod when needed.

Optics

Min Aperture
f/22
Lens Elements
8
Lens Groups
7
Special Elements
1 Aspherical ED glass element
Min focal length
35 mm
Max focal length
35 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
35 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.7
Max aperture zoom
1.7
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
16 cm01500
Autofocus mode
Yes
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Focus

Internal Focusing
Yes

Macro

Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.67x
Macro Type
MC (Macro-compatible)

Build

Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
70mm x 72mm (2.8 x 2.9 inches)
Mount Type
Metal
Barrel Material
Plastic

Format

Format
DX (APS-C)
Compatible Format(s)
DX, FX
Angle of View (DX)
44°
Full Frame Equivalent
52.5mm

Filters accessories

Filter Type
Screw-on

Physical

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
Lens weight
220 g
Maximum format
ⓘ
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
52 mm

Features

Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes