Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 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 faster by 2.5 stops (f/1.7 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 is lighter by 265g.
- Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S goes wider (14mm vs 35mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 reaches further (35mm vs 30mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 is the newer design (2025 vs 2019).
| Spec | Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S | Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Prime |
| Focal length | 14-30mm (wider) | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/1.7 (faster) |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Elements | 14 | 8 |
| Weight g | 485.0 | 220.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 82 | 52 |
| Length mm | 85.0 | 72.0 |
| Diameter mm | 89.0 | 70.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.16 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.161 | 0.667 |
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S
The Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S is a compact wide-angle zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras that, unlike many ultra-wides, accepts 82mm screw-in filters.
Pros
- Takes front filters
- Compact and light (485 g)
- Sharp across the zoom
- Weather-sealed S-Line build
Cons
- f/4 maximum aperture
- Distortion corrected in-camera
- Retractable barrel needs extending
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