The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 Lens (Nikon Z) balances speed, portability, and everyday versatility for Z-mount APS-C cameras. Offering a 52.5mm full-frame equivalent field of view, this standard prime excels in portraits, still-life, and street photography. Its bright f/1.7 aperture provides excellent low-light performance and creative depth-of-field control, while the compact 2.8" design ensures effortless handling with smaller DX-format bodies. Ideal for capturing sharp, detailed images with beautiful background separation in any setting.
Featuring a minimum focus distance of just 6.3", the lens delivers intimate close-ups with sharp detail and smooth background separation. Its internal stepping motor system supports fast, quiet autofocus while maintaining a consistent form factor. Practical and versatile, the NIKKOR Z DX 35mm f/1.7 is well-suited for beginners and advanced photographers, capturing portraits, landscapes, and everything in between.
Optical Performance
- 35mm focal length for DX-format cameras, providing a 52.5mm full-frame equivalent view
- f/1.7 maximum aperture provides low-light performance and pronounced bokeh
- Aperture range of f/1.7 to f/16 at infinity focus and f/3.2 to f/22 at minimum focus
- 8-element, 7-group optical design delivers natural contrast and sharpness
- 6.3" close focus allows detailed close-up imagery with shallow depth of field
Usability
- Internal focusing system maintains the same length during operation
- STM stepping motor enables fast, precise, and quiet autofocus
- Lightweight build at 7.8 oz with a compact 2.8"-long form factor for daily carry
- 52mm front filter thread for straightforward filter integration
- Native Nikon Z-mount compatibility with DX-format mirrorless cameras