Nikon
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 — 35mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$677
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S — 70–200mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,599
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Wins
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Weight (415 g vs 1360 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Length (88.5 mm vs 240 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- ANIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
⌀75 × 89 mm
415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
⌀81 × 240 mm
1360 g (3.00 lb / 47.97 oz)
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 is 152mm shorter and 7mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 is 945 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
- ✓
Weight
415 g vs 1360 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
88.5 mm vs 240 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
27 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
74.5 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.18 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.