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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

vs

Viltrox

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

Sony E Mount

AF 75mm F1.2 FE — 75mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$539

Launch price

Released Mar 2023

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 1.5 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

PortraitSports & Action

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z wins 1 categories·AF 75mm F1.2 FE wins 2 categories
  • AAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Min focus distance (35 cm vs 80 cm)
  • BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Weight (585 g vs 920 g)
  • BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Length (101 mm vs 109 mm)

Key specs at a glance

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB ZAF 75mm F1.2 FE
Focal Length35 mm75 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.2
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight920 g585 g
Min Focus35 cm80 cm
Filter Size77 mm67 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

82 × 109 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 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 75mm F1.2 FE

82 × 101 mm

585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 8mm longer than AF 75mm F1.2 FE.

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 335 g heavier than AF 75mm F1.2 FE.

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 35mm F1.2 LAB ZAF 75mm F1.2 FE
Portrait
7.0Good
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Min focus distance

    35 cm vs 80 cm — lower is better

  • Control ring

    Only AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z supports it

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical

Reasons to choose the AF 75mm F1.2 FE

  • Weight

    585 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical

  • Length

    101 mm vs 109 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/1.2

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/1.2

Max magnification

Both 0.1 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 82 mm

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • 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 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Focal length (Min)
35 mm
75 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2
f/1.2
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2
f/1.2
Elements
13
12
Groups
10
10
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Min focus distance
35 cm−45 cm less
80 cm
Max magnification
0.1 ×
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear STM
STM stepping motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Weight
920 g
585 g−335 g less
Length
109 mm
101 mm−8 mm less
Diameter
82 mm
82 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

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