Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4
Announced June 26, 2024
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 offers a compact, lightweight design and a bright maximum aperture at a competitive price point. While it delivers strong center sharpness and characterful results, it lacks the optical perfection of S-line lenses and exhibits notable quirks like corner softness and busy bokeh.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
Pros
- Compact and lightweight build
- Strong value and competitive pricing
- Includes weather sealing and a secondary control ring
- Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light and background blur
- Reliable autofocus performance
Cons
- Soft corner performance and high distortion
- Lacks a dedicated AF/MF switch
- Distracting or busy bokeh rendering
- Significant chromatic aberrations and flare issues
- Softness when shooting wide open
- Launch price $599.95 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 35mm f/1.4
- Mount & coverage Nikon Z Full-Frame
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 27 cm (0.18x)
- Filter thread 62mm
- Autofocus motor Stepper motor
- Weight & size 415g (14.6 oz) · 74.5 x 88.5 mm (2.93 x 3.48 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 15 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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If you value the benefits of the large f1.4 aperture and can live with these deficiencies I can still recommend the Z 35mm f1.4 based on its good price-performance ratio.
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For Nikon mirrorless photographers who want a strong, versatile 35mm prime lens, the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 will be my main recommendation going forward.
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[I]f you’re buying a 35mm for the first time and are struggling to choose between the two, go for the f/1.4 if you’d rather keep the spare cash for something else, but the f/1.8 if you want the best optical quality possible.
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Honestly, even when they're not the sharpest in the world, I still really love these Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lenses. I love the kind of images they make.
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Why am I surprised that Nikon has broken the mold, once again? This is what they are known for: delivering amazing value, high performance, and filing a lineup with lots of great options.
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Overall, the 35mm f/1.4 is a very welcome addition to Nikon's range of mirrorless camera lenses, especially as it's a lot cheaper than the older Z 35mm f/1.8 S.
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I like that Nikon has made a full-frame compatible Z system 35mm lens with a fast f/1.4 aperture rating, and for a pretty reasonable price.
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The Nikkor Z 35mm F1.4 snaps pictures with ample background blur and characterful bokeh while offering dust and splash protection, an uncommon feature among affordable full-frame lenses.
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The Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 is set to become one of Nikon's most popular Z-mount lenses for its mirrorless cameras. Sadly, that doesn't mean that it is its best.
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As it stands the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 is a good option to have in the Nikon lineup, but it doesn’t quite tick enough boxes to earn a universal recommendation.
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While this lens does have its optical quirks, which we will get into, I do think it offers great quality and performance for its price point.
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It was a great experience and I am very, very happy that this lens exists.
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It is their most affordable price at a 35mm f/1.4. I think it's fantastic when you take into account the update in technology, inflation, and the fact that the market is considerably smaller than it was 10 years ago.
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This Nikon Z 35mm f/1.4 is an inexpensive and optically superb lens in a lightweight plastic barrel with a metal mount.
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As a value proposition, I think the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 hits the mark, and you could even argue there is excellent value in this lens. It is not perfect, but it has much to offer at this price point.
