Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s vs Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4
Nikon 35mm f/1.4 is 775 g lighter. Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Nikon F mount: the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s is a 35mm f/1.4 prime, and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is a 35mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s 
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s better than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4?
- 775 g lighter (399 g vs 1174 g)
- 57 mm shorter (68.6 mm vs 126 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 72 mm)
Why is the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better than the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s?
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s has the edge: it is 775 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s has the edge: it is 775 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s | Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Standard prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 399 g (14.07 oz) ◆ | 1174 g (2.59 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 60.9 x 68.6 mm | 85 mm (diameter) x 126 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.30 m (11.81 inches) | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.22x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes (manual) |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | — | 2015 |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Zeiss
- 68.6 × 60.9 mm
- 126 × 85 mm
The Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 is 57 mm longer and 775 g heavier than the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s
Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4?
- The Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s weighs 399 g, 775 g less than the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 (1174 g).
- Do the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s and the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s has the edge: it is 775 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s or the Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/1.4 better for travel?
- For travel, the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s has the edge: it is 775 g lighter to carry.
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