Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens DxOMark Review: Optically Excellent Choice
DxOMark published their Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens test results: Tested on the 45.7MP Nikon Z7, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens achieves an outstanding overall score of 38 points, with a combination of 30 P-Mpix Sharpness, 1.9 TStop Transmission, 0.5% Distortion, -2 EV Vignetting and 5μm Chr.aberration.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens Key Features
- Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
- Two ED and Three Aspherical Elements
- Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
- Stepping Motor AF System
- Programmable Control Ring
- Weather-Sealed Construction
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Conclusion from DxOMark:
The new wider Z-mount with its shorter register means there’s a lot more flexibility for optical engineers when designing lenses. The mount should especially benefit wide-angle lenses, and indeed, the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S is the highest-scoring Nikon 35mm lens we’ve tested to date. Its key strength is sharpness, with good performance at the maximum aperture and exceptionally uniform resolution at the mid-apertures. This said, it doesn’t quite match such third-party options as the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 A and the Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di, which achieve better sharpness when tested on the lower-resolution 36.3Mp Nikon D800E, compared to the Nikkor Z lens on the 45.7Mp Nikon Z 7. Overall, however, Nikon Z-system shooters who are looking for a 35mm prime can rest assured that the native Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S lens is an optically excellent choice.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens: $846.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
$600 off on Nikon Z7 body: $2,796.95 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.
Read the full review at DxOMark.