
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S vs Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 367 g lighter (370 g vs 737 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
- You want a compact lens: 86 mm vs 103 mm long
Pick the Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
Spec differences
11 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S | Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Zeiss
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
370 g
lighter
|
737 g
|
| Length |
86 mm
shorter
|
103 mm
|
| Diameter |
73 mm
slimmer
|
77 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
larger
|
0.18×
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 9 groups
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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