Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

Key Differences

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.7 vs f/2.8).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 has a better min focus distance (12 cm vs 19 cm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE has a better length (45.5mm vs 67mm).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 has a better max magnification (0.5x vs 0.2x).
  • Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length28mm35mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements911
Optical Groups79
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameAPS-C
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent52-52mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance19 cm12 cm
Max Magnification0.2x0.5x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$299
Filter Size46mm62mm
Diameter70mm70mm
Length45.5mm67mm
Weight145g (5.1 oz)166g (5.9 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo