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AF 13mm F1.4 Z

Nikon Z Mount

AF 13mm F1.4 Z — 13mm f/1.4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$479

Launch price

Released Aug 2023

vs

Viltrox

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

Nikon Z Mount

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z — 35mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$1,099

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 1.1 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

AF 13mm F1.4 Z

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

PortraitSports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 13mm F1.4 Z wins 3 categories·AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z wins 2 categories
  • AAF 13mm F1.4 Z has lower Min focus distance (14 cm vs 35 cm)
  • AAF 13mm F1.4 Z has lower Weight (420 g vs 920 g)
  • AAF 13mm F1.4 Z has lower Length (90 mm vs 109 mm)
  • BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • BAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)

Key specs at a glance

AF 13mm F1.4 ZAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Focal Length13 mm35 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.2
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight420 g920 g
Min Focus14 cm35 cm
Filter Size72 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 13mm F1.4 Z

82 × 90 mm

420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

82 × 109 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

AF 13mm F1.4 Z is 19mm shorter than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z.

AF 13mm F1.4 Z is 500 g lighter than AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z.

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 caseAF 13mm F1.4 ZAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Portrait
6.5Good
7.0Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
6.0Good
4.0Fair
Travel
4.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
0.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
2.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the AF 13mm F1.4 Z

  • Special elements

    Adds 4 ED, 2 HR

  • Min focus distance

    14 cm vs 35 cm — lower is better

  • Weight

    420 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Length

    90 mm vs 109 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.11 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 ED, 3 HR

  • Weather sealing

    Only AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z supports it

  • Control ring

    Only AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z supports it

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 82 mm

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

AF 13mm F1.4 Z

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 13mm F1.4 Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Focal length (Min)
13 mm
35 mm
Focal length (Max)
13 mm
35 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Elements
12
13
Groups
9
10
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 4 ED, 2 HR
2 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Min focus distance
14 cm−21 cm less
35 cm
Max magnification
0.11 ×+10%
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
STM
Linear STM
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Weight
420 g−500 g less
920 g
Length
90 mm−19 mm less
109 mm
Diameter
82 mm
82 mm
Filter thread size
72 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
AF 13mm F1.4 Z
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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