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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
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

Viltrox

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

Sony E Mount

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE — 85mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Mar 2024

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 6 months newer.

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Wins

4categories

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

3categories

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z wins 3 categories·AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE wins 2 categories
  • AAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Min focus distance (35 cm vs 79 cm)
  • BAF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE has higher Max magnification (0.13 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • AAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • AAF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • BAF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE has lower Weight (800 g vs 920 g)

Key specs at a glance

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB ZAF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Focal Length35 mm85 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.4
MountNikon ZSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull-Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight920 g800 g
Min Focus35 cm79 cm
Filter Size77 mm77 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 85mm F1.4 Pro FE shown to scale

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

85 × 109 mm

800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 1mm longer and 3mm narrower than AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE.

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z is 120 g heavier than AF 85mm F1.4 Pro 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 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Portrait
7.0Good
9.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 3 HR

  • Min focus distance

    35 cm vs 79 cm — lower is better

  • 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

  • Diameter

    82 mm vs 84.5 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 2 HR

  • Weight

    800 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.13 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

  • Length

    108.5 mm vs 109 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

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 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 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?

Compare live prices for the AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z and AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE at major authorized retailers.

Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z

Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

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Full specifications

= category winner

AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Focal length (Min)
35 mm
85 mm
Focal length (Max)
35 mm
85 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
f/1.4
Elements
13
15
Groups
10
11
Special elements
2 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 2 HR
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Min focus distance
35 cm−44 cm less
79 cm
Max magnification
0.1 ×
0.13 ×+30%
Autofocus motor
Linear STM
Linear STM
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Weight
920 g
800 g−120 g less
Length
109 mm
108.5 mm−1 mm less
Diameter
82 mm−3 mm less
84.5 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Z
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro 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.