Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 20131 35mm
The 35mm f/1.7 lens for Nikon DX Z-mount provides a 52.5mm equivalent field of view, a 6.3-inch close-focus for 1:1.5 magnification, and a bright aperture in a 221-gram body. Its compact 2.8-inch length and silent STM autofocus make it a quiet, portable option for candid shots and video work. This lens is best suited for Nikon DX shooters seeking a fast prime for everyday portraits and street photography that can double as a capable close-up tool.
Focal length 35mm
Aperture 22
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 198 g
af type Automatic/manual
lens type macro
42 Overall Score
Price CA$580
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong macro (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average optical (29th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 1.7 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Automatic/manual |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 160 |
| Max Magnification | 0.67x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 20131 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 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 13mm | 28-200mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Fuji X | Sony E | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 198 | 615 | 92 | 415 | 413 | 298 |
| AF Type | Automatic/manual | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 20131 35mm | 14 | 28.1 | 91.1 | 77.4 | 28.6 | 24.4 | 34.2 | 36.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.8 | 96.6 | 87.8 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 81.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 99.5 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86.8 | 93.8 | 71.7 | 98.3 | 75.9 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$580
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Price History
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