Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 vs 35mm F1.8 S

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2025

Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7

f/1.7220 g

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Nikon · 2018

Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S

f/1.8370 g

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Pick the DX MC 35mm F1.7 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 150 g lighter (220 g vs 370 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.16 m vs 0.25 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.67× vs 0.19× maximum magnification
You want a compact lens: 72 mm vs 86 mm long
You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2018
Our notes say it suits: Close-ups on DX, everyday prime use, product photos

Pick the 35mm F1.8 S if

You shoot full frame: the DX MC 35mm F1.7 is made for APS-C

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z DX MC 35mm F1.7 and the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S
	DX MC 35mm F1.7	35mm F1.8 S
Format	APS-C	Full frame
Max aperture	f/1.7	f/1.8
Weight	220 g lighter	370 g
Length	72 mm shorter	86 mm
Diameter	70 mm slimmer	73 mm
Filter thread	52 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	0.16 m closer	0.25 m
Max magnification	0.67× larger	0.19×
Optical design	8 elements / 7 groups	11 elements / 9 groups
Released	2025	2018

5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Nikon both
Mount: Nikon Z both
Type: Prime both
Focal length: 35mm both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

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.