Balancing speed and portability, the NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 Lens from Nikon is a standard prime designed for Z-mount cameras with APS-C sensors. Offering a 52.5mm full-frame equivalent field of view, it excels as an everyday lens for portrait, still-life, and street photography. The wide f/1.7 aperture provides control over depth of field and strong performance in low light, while its compact 2.8"-long build ensures convenient handling and integration with smaller DX-format bodies.
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
