Nikon Z lens
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
35 mm, f/1.2, made for full frame. It mounts natively on 4 of our APS-C cameras; on the Z50II it frames like 53 mm.
- 35 mm · 53 mm equiv. on Z50II
- f/1.2
- 82 mm filter
- 1,060 g
- Weather-sealed
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On your camera
The view, the weight with the camera (battery and card included) and what the maker says about each pair. It is made for full-frame sensors and covers APS-C with room to spare.
Neither this lens nor any of these cameras is stabilised. Handheld, keep the shutter at about 1/60 s or faster, or use a support or more light.
| Camera | View (35 mm equiv.) | Weight with camera | Fit and maker's notes | Kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon Z30 | 53 mm | 1,465 g | Fits and works | |
| Nikon Z50 | 53 mm | 1,510 g | Fits and works | |
| Nikon Z50II | 53 mm | 1,610 g | Fits and works | |
| Nikon Z fc | 53 mm | 1,505 g | Fits and works |
What it frames
From 3 m back it takes in a scene about 2 × 1.3 m on the Z50II: about 4 people standing shoulder to shoulder.
At its closest (30 cm from the sensor) a subject about 12 cm wide fills the frame of the Z50II.
On the Z50II, to scale
Other standard primes for Nikon Z
The nearest in focal length, and what each changes against the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S. Specifications only: we have not compared their pictures.
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S53 mm equiv. · f/1.8 · 370 g · 62 mm1.2 stops darker, 690 g lighterCompare
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.453 mm equiv. · f/1.4 · 415 g · 62 mm0.4 stop darker, 645 g lighterCompare
- Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 Air53 mm equiv. · f/1.7 · 180 g · 52 mm1 stop darker, 880 g lighter, made for APS-C, not weather-sealedCompare
- Viltrox AF 35mm F1.853 mm equiv. · f/1.8 · 370 g · 55 mm1.2 stops darker, 690 g lighter, not weather-sealedCompare
- Viltrox AF 35mm F1.4 Pro53 mm equiv. · f/1.4 · 780 g · 77 mm0.4 stop darker, 280 g lighterCompare
- TTArtisan AF 35mm F1.8 II53 mm equiv. · f/1.8 · 176–193 g · 52 mm1.2 stops darker, 867–884 g lighter, made for APS-C, not weather-sealedCompare
Questions about this lens
Which cameras does the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S fit?
4 APS-C cameras in our catalogue: Z30, Z50, Z50II, Z fc. It is made for full frame, so it also fits the full-frame cameras on its mount.
What does it frame like on APS-C?
35 mm frames like 53 mm on the Z50II (1.5x).
What filter size does it take?
82 mm screw-in filters. Every lens with a 82 mm thread.
Where these facts come from
Facts from the makers' specification pages. How we check
Size, weight, filter thread, close focus and magnification are Nikon's published figures. Source: Nikon's specification page. We have not tested this lens; for image quality, read reviews from people who have.
Specifications
- Mount
- Nikon Z
- Made for
- Full-frame sensors (covers APS-C too)
- Focal length
- 35 mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.2
- Lens stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealing
- Yes, per the maker
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
- Weight
- 1,060 g
- Size (diameter × length)
- 90 × 150 mm
- Closest focus
- 30 cm
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Announced
- 2025