Thom's commentary: Nikon's fastest 35mm didn't quite make it to f/1.2. In many respects this new f/1.4 lens feels like a redesigned 35mm f/1.8 S. It's nearly the same size and weight as the f/1.8, has a similar minimum focus distance. But this lens is not an S lens, so performance needs to be verified, particularly at its low price point.
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- Coverage: full frame (FX)
- Build: dust and drip resistant
- Optic design:
- 11 elements in 9 groups
- 2 aspherical elements
- Nano and Flourine coating
- Field of View: 63° degree diagonal
- Stabilization: none (can use sensor-VR)
- Aperture:
- f/1.4 to f/16
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- Focus:
- autofocus, internal focus
- 11" (0.27m) minimum focus
- 1:5.5 maximum magnification ratio
- Filter: 62mm filter size
- Lens hood: HB-115
- Other: no buttons, but both focus and control ring
- Size and Weight:
- 3.5" (86.5mm) long
- 3" (74.5mm) diameter
- 14.7 ounces (415g)
- Model number: 20126
- Price: US$600
- Announced: June 26, 2024