![]() ![]() Nikon claims that the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S is “extensively sealed against dust and moisture,” so we obviously had to put those claims to the test. That’s pretty much all that there is as far as controls go.įinally, a look at the rear of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S, where you’ll see all the connector pins as well as the rear element, as well as the gasket that helps maintain weather sealing when mounted to a Z Mount camera body. Here’s a look at the left side of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S, where you will find the Autofocus/Manual Focus toggle switch along with the NIKKOR S badge. Here’s the top side of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S, where you will find the focal length (35mm), maximum constant aperture (f1.8), along with the alignment point to mount the lens onto a Z Mount camera body. Luckily, this element is weather sealed and one doesn’t need a UV filter to complete the sealing. Moving towards the front of the lens, you will find NIKKOR branding along the top of the front element, while markings for the focal length (35mm), maximum aperture (f1.8), as well as the filter thread (62mm) can be found along the bottom. This ring can also be customized for controls in the camera. This ring also acts as an ergonomic grip for the lens. The major control that you see on the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S is the massive focusing ring. ![]() A plastic lens hood as well as plastic front and rear lens caps are included with the lens. Mount Typeĭistance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retractedĬonstructed from a combination of metal and plastic, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S is one of two prime lenses that were announced during the launch of Nikon’s brand new Z Mount. Tech specs for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S are taken from Nikon’s official product page. We tested the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.8 S with the Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7. More expensive than competing Full Frame 35mm f1.8 lenses, though it can be argued that it is the most feature packed and the best.The autofocus improved because the camera bodies got better.All updates in bold.Įditor’s Note: Additional reporting was done by EIC Chris Gampat. Nikon was kind enough to send us a copy of the lens along with the brand new Z6 and Z7 cameras, and we put it through an exhaustive numbers of tests to see how well the lens performed.Įditor’s Note: Update as of June 7th. One of three lenses that were announced at the launch of Nikon’s brand new Z Mount, the Nikon Z 35mm f1.8 S covers a popular focal length used by many photographers–suitable for street, landscapes, portraits, and a lot of other genres. It can be argued that a camera system is only as good as the lenses available, and this is especially true when launching a brand new camera system–as is the case with the Nikon Z Mount series. The Nikon Z 35mm f1.8 S is a compact, weather sealed lens that performs really well for the price.ĭuring our testing with the Nikon z series of cameras, perhaps our favorite lens was the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f1.8 S. ![]()
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