Thom's commentary: At long last we have the 35mm f/1.2, rounding out Nikon's three 35mm prime choices (f/1.2 S, f/1.4, and f/1.8 S), and giving us a complete 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm f/1.2 cycle. Nikon has been using the f/1.2 lenses to make design statements; basically just how good a prime can be made. That also shows up in the price and size of the lens.
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- Coverage: full frame (FX)
- Build: dust and drip resistant
- Optic design:
- 17 elements in 15 groups
- 4 aspherical, 3 ED elements
- Areno, Nano, Meso-amorphous and Flourine coating
- Field of View: 63° degree diagonal
- Stabilization: none (can use sensor-VR)
- Aperture:
- f/1.2 to f/16
- 11-blade rounded diaphragm
- Focus:
- autofocus, internal focus
- multiple stepping motors
- 13" (0.3m) minimum focus
- 1:5 maximum magnification ratio
- Filter: 82mm filter size
- Lens hood: HB-110
- Other: A/M, two L-Fn buttons, but both focus and control ring
- Size and Weight:
- 5.9" (150mm) long
- 3.5" (90mm) diameter
- 37.4 ounces (1060g)
- Model number: 20124
- Price: US$2800
- Announced: February 4, 2025