Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S.
The fastest 35mm Nikon has ever made. S-line optical perfection — the wide-end answer to the 50mm f/1.2 S.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“Sara Lin's take: the sharpest, most characterful 35mm Nikon has ever built — and one you plan a shoot around rather than clip on for the day. The f/1.2 rendering and near-flawless corners are the draw; the 1,060g heft and ~$2,800 price are the reasons most people should look hard at the f/1.4 first.”
The Gavler Verdict
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Precision Engineering
Sharp Wide Open, 17 Elements
Resolves well at f/1.2 and peaks near f/2.8–f/4 — Photography Life rates its stopped-down corners among the highest in its test database.
Low Coma for Astro
Very little coma for an f/1.2 lens, keeping point-source stars clean — a genuine 35mm option for Milky Way photography.
Pro S-Line Weather Sealing
Sealed magnesium body with an OLED info panel, customizable control ring, 82mm filter thread, and 11 rounded aperture blades.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Expert score reflects reference-class sharpness and low coma (Photography Life rates its stopped-down corners among the best it has tested). Held below a perfect mark by the ~$2,800 price and 1,060g weight that make it a deliberate-use rather than everyday lens.
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Global Critique
“It is more than sharp! Even f/1.2 looks good... The corner sharpness at f/4 is some of the highest in our database.”
“The Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S autofocuses quickly and almost silently, with very impressive accuracy.”
“The Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 has very little coma for an f/1.2 lens... making this a great lens for Milky Way photography if 35mm suits your photo.”
“The f/1.2 aperture delivers true creative freedom... image quality is to die for and the weather-sealed construction is fully pro-grade. If only it wasn't so darned expensive.”
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