Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Prime/Zoom
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Prime/Zoom
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S lands at 88 and Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S at 94. That puts Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSharpness
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SCompared on the sharpness sub-score
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S leads on sharpness (94 vs 88).
Build
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SCompared on the build sub-score
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S leads on build (94 vs 88).
Autofocus
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 SCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S leads on af (93 vs 86).
Value for money
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 SSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S more score per dollar ($849 vs $2,399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S | Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S |
|---|
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S vs Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Which is better, Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S or Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S? +
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S worth the price? +
At $849, Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S worth the price? +
At $2,399, Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S or Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for sharpness, Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S or Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S? +
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S — leads on sharpness (94 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for build, Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S or Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S? +
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S — leads on build (94 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.