Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7 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 24mm F1.7 is lighter by 85g.
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7 goes wider (24mm vs 35mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 reaches further (35mm vs 24mm).
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 is the newer design (2025 vs 2023).
| Spec | Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7 | Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm (wider) | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Format | aps-c | aps-c |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Elements | 9 | 8 |
| Weight g | 135.0 (lighter) | 220.0 |
| Filter mm | 46 | 52 |
| Length mm | 40.0 | 72.0 |
| Diameter mm | 70.0 | 70.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.18 | 0.16 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.189 | 0.667 |
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm F1.7
DX prime that frames like a 36mm lens and weighs about 135g, introduced in 2023. It uses 46mm filters.
Pros
- Light and small
- f/1.7 aperture
- Close focus of 0.18m
- Quiet autofocus
Cons
- DX only
- No in-lens 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