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NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

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 price

Released Jan 2025

vs
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sony

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sony E Mount

World's lightest 300mm F2.8 — 1470g with XD Linear AF, OSS, and G Master resolution.

$6,999

Launch price

Released Jan 2024

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 is 11 months newer.

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Wins

7categories

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

1categories

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Sports & ActionWildlife

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 wins 4 categories·FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS wins 1 categories
  • BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • ANIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Min focus distance (27 cm vs 200 cm)
  • ANIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Weight (415 g vs 1470 g)
  • ANIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Length (88.5 mm vs 264 mm)
  • ANIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal Length35 mm300 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
StabilizationNo5 stops
Weight415 g1470 g
Min Focus27 cm200 cm
Filter Size62 mm40.5 mm

Size and weight, to scale

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 shown to scale

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

75 × 89 mm

415 g (0.91 lb / 14.64 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS shown to scale

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

124 × 264 mm

1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 is 176mm shorter and 50mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 is 1055 g lighter than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

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

Use caseNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Portrait
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
7.0Good
Landscape
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
8.5Excellent
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Min focus distance

    27 cm vs 200 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    415 g vs 1470 g — lower is better

  • Length

    88.5 mm vs 264 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

  • Diameter

    74.5 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.18 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it

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

FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • 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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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal length (Min)
35 mm
300 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
300 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
11
20
Groups
9
16
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
3 Super ED, 1 ED
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Min focus distance
27 cm−173 cm less
200 cm
Max magnification
0.18 ×+13%
0.16 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
2 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
5 stops
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Weight
415 g−1,055 g less
1470 g
Length
88.5 mm−176 mm less
264 mm
Diameter
74.5 mm−50 mm less
124 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
40.5 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Format coverage
Full-Frame
Full-Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.