Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S Review
Nikon recently launched its first full-frame mirrorless camera, and with it a handful of native lenses. The Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S ($849.95) is the first prime lens to ship—there's a 50mm f/1.8 coming next month. If you're a fan of the 35mm angle of view, be happy to know it's a good one. It captures crisp images, sports a bright aperture for a shallow depth of field and low-light photography, and is sealed to prevent dust and moisture from getting inside your camera. It's an excellent lens, albeit one with an asking price on the high side, and a good fit for Z buyers who want a 35mm prime.
Light and Bright
The Nikkor Z 35mm shares its outward look with the other Z lens available at launch, the Z 24-70mm f/4 S. It's an almost plain black lens, with a mix of metal and polycarbonate construction. Markings are in understated white text, a departure from the metallic gold Nikon uses for its modern SLR lenses. The only bit of flash is a glossy Nikkor S logo on the side of the barrel.
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The Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S is a sharp, light prime lens for Nikon Z cameras that's built well and delivers excellent images, but is on the pricey side.
Quite sharp; Bright aperture; Good close-focus ability; Light, compact design; All-weather build
A little pricey; Control ring system is very sensitive; Some Raw processors may not recognize corrections