Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 is lighter by 195g.
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 goes wider (35mm vs 50mm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 is the newer design (2025 vs 2018).
| Spec | NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 35mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 (faster) |
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Elements | 12 | 8 |
| Weight g | 415.0 | 220.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 62 | 52 |
| Length mm | 86.5 | 72.0 |
| Diameter mm | 76.0 | 70.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.16 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.149 | 0.667 |
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
A normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras from the S-Line. Known for edge-to-edge sharpness, a quiet stepping focus motor and weather sealing.
Pros
- Sharp from center to corners
- Quiet, smooth autofocus for video
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
- Compact for its performance
Cons
- Larger than the old F-mount 50mm f/1.8
- No lens-based stabilization
Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7
Nikon's DX macro prime with a bright f/1.7 aperture, weighing about 220g, introduced in 2025. Its close focus reaches 0.16m, and it takes 52mm filters.
Pros
- Fast f/1.7 aperture
- Close focus of 0.16m
- Light at about 220g
- 52mm filter thread
Cons
- DX only
- Magnification is under life-size
- Short working distance at close focus