{"id":90356,"date":"2026-08-08T14:16:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T13:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=90356"},"modified":"2026-08-08T14:16:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T13:16:59","slug":"comparison-super-fast-35mm-f-1-2-af-fullframe-lenses-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-super-fast-35mm-f-1-2-af-fullframe-lenses-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparison: Super Fast 35mm f\/1.2 AF Fullframe Lenses in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n
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Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S Nikkor | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 LAB FE N | Sigma 35mm 1.2 DG Art II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The year 2025 was the year of the 35mm 1.2 fullframe lenses, as we saw Nikon and Viltrox releasing their first lens with these specifications and Sigma updating their original 35mm 1.2 Art lens from 2019, releasing a completely overhauled second generation model.<\/p>\n

How do these lenses compare? Where does the more affordable Viltrox lens stand compared to the lenses from the reknown manufacturers from Japan? Let’s find out all that and more in this comparison.<\/p>\n

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Disclaimer: <\/strong>I only tested one sample of each lens. As sample variation comes into play, it is possible that any one of these lenses may perform above or below average in certain areas, e.g. corner sharpness.
\nFurthermore no lens is perfectly symmetrical, so it is possible I picked the best corner of one lens while I picked the worst of another. Sample variation usually has less of an affect on other aspects like bokeh, vignetting and color correction though.
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The Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 FE LAB N was provided by Viltrox prior to its release, the Sigma 35mm 1.2 DG Art II was provided by a reader, the N<\/em>ikon Z 35mm 1.2 S I bought myself.<\/em><\/p>\n

No one paid me to do this comparison, but if you found it helpful feel free to use this donation button or one of the affiliate links in the next section when making any purchase from my partners.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S<\/td>Viltrox 35mm 1.2 LAB N<\/td>Sigma 35mm 1.2 DG Art II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diameter<\/td>90 mm<\/td>89 mm<\/td>81 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length<\/td>150 mm<\/td>120 mm<\/td>114 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Filter Thread<\/td>82 mm<\/td>77 mm<\/td>72 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>1060g<\/td>917g<\/td>745g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. focus distance from sensor<\/td>0.30 m<\/td>0.34 m<\/td>0.28 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max. Magnification<\/td>1:4.5<\/td>1:6.1<\/td>1:4.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of aperture blades<\/td>11 (rounded)<\/td>11 (rounded)<\/td>11 (rounded)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elements\/ Groups<\/td>17\/15<\/td>15\/10<\/td>17\/13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Floating Elements<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bayonet<\/td>Z-mount<\/td>E\/Z-mount<\/td>E\/L-mount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Released<\/td>2025<\/td>2025<\/td>2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S Nikkor<\/strong> Nikon<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
\n$2.897 (new)
\nbuy from amazon.com<\/a> | amazon.de<\/a> | B&H<\/a> | ebay.com<\/a> | ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n

Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 LAB N<\/a> Viltrox<\/em><\/span>
\n<\/b>$999 (new) 
\n<\/strong>buy from manufacturer’s shop<\/a> (use the code \u201cBK3512LAB5\u201d for 5% discount) | Pergear<\/a> | amazon.com<\/a> | amazon.de<\/a> | B&H<\/a> | ebay.com<\/a> | ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links)<\/em><\/p>\n

Sigma 35mm 1.2 Art DG II Sigma<\/em><\/span>
\n<\/strong>$1.499 (new) 
\n<\/strong>buy from amazon.com<\/a> | amazon.de<\/a> | B&H<\/a> | ebay.com<\/a> | ebay.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) <\/em><\/p>\n

To not always having to write the full lens names, in the following comparisons I will use the abbreviations as highlighted in red above.<\/em><\/p>\n

Build quality\/Handling<\/h2>\n

There are some notable differences in terms of size, weight, handling as well as build quality here. I will only mention a few specifics, for more detailed information you can always check out their individual reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S Nikkor<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"The Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S Nikkor is the biggest and heaviest lens in this comparison. It is also the first 35mm 1.2 lens released by any of the major camera manufacturers. Unlike the other two lenses it comes with a control ring instead of a dedicated aperture ring. The lens hood negatively surprised me as it is made from rather thin plastic.<\/p>\n

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Viltrox 35mm 1.2 LAB N 
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\"\"This Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 LAB comes in two versions: with and without (“N” version) a small OLED display. The version with display also features a control ring whereas the version without features a dedicated aperture ring. In terms of size and weight this Viltrox lens sits inbetween the Nikon and the second generation Sigma.<\/p>\n

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Sigma 35mm 1.2 Art DG II
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\"\"The second generation Sigma 35mm 1.2 DG Art II is the smallest and lightest lens in this comparison and compared to the first generation Sigma 35mm 1.2 this level of downsizing is an impressive achievement. <\/p>\n

Field of view<\/h2>\n