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BIG TEST

The winner is… Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S

It’s the most expensive Z-mount lens in the group, but worth the money

Let’s set up camp in full-frame territory to start with. Of the three Z FX lenses on test, the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S easily wins out for build quality, image quality and all-round performance. We’d expect nothing less, as it’s the only S-line lens in the group. Even so, the Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 SE is very capable and super-stylish, whereas the Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 ‘pancake’ lens might look like a novelty item but punches well above its diminutive size and weight.

Naturally, you can use Z FX format lenses on Z DX bodies with no restriction, whereas you can also fit Z DX lenses to full-frame cameras and shoot in DX crop mode.

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