NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 Svs A7 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018) Starting from £849 new Best for Street, travel & everyday photography View NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
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Sony A7 II Sony A7 II (2014) Starting from £549 new Best for Travel, portrait View A7 II

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street, Travel & Everyday Photography — NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018): One of the best 35mm lenses available — compact, sharp, and the ideal daily prime for Z-mount.

Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.

↓ Full specifications below

A7 II (2014)

  • Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
  • Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)

Quick take: The a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S (2018)A7 II (2014)
Price £849 £549
Sensor Nikon Z mount (full-frame) Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm
Resolution 24.3MP
Video N/A — lens 1080p 60fps
Autofocus Multi-Focus System (two AF groups) — fast and quiet 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF
Stabilisation None (relies on IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate N/A 5fps
Battery Life N/A 350 shots (CIPA)
Weight 370g 599g (body only)
Dimensions 73mm diameter × 86mm length 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder N/A EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot
Screen N/A 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot
Mount 62mm filter thread Sony E-Mount
Memory Cards N/A SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo
Connectivity N/A Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI
Genre NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 SA7 II
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
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