Striking a balance between speed and portability, the NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 Lens by Nikon is a standard prime lens tailored for Z-mount cameras equipped with APS-C sensors. With a full-frame equivalent field of view of 52.5mm, it serves as an excellent everyday lens suitable for portrait, still-life, and street photography. The generous f/1.7 aperture allows for effective control over depth of field and delivers impressive performance in low-light conditions, while its compact design, measuring 2.8 inches in length, facilitates easy handling and compatibility with smaller DX-format camera bodies. With a minimum focus distance of merely 6.3", this lens provides intimate close-ups characterized by sharp detail and seamless background separation. Its internal stepping motor system facilitates rapid, silent autofocus while preserving a uniform form factor. Both practical and versatile, the NIKKOR Z DX 35mm f/1.7 is ideally suited for both novice and experienced photographers, adeptly capturing portraits, landscapes, and a wide range of subjects in between. 35mm focal length for DX-format cameras, providing a 52.5mm full-frame equivalent view f/1.7 maximum aperture provides low-light performance and pronounced bokeh Aperture range of f/1.7 to f/16 at infinity focus and f/3.2 to f/22 at minimum focus 8-element, 7-group optical design delivers natural contrast and sharpness 6.3" close focus allows detailed close-up imagery with shallow depth of field Internal focusing system maintains the same length during operation STM stepping motor enables fast, precise, and quiet autofocus Lightweight build at 7.8 oz with a compact 2.8"-long form factor for daily carry 52mm front filter thread for straightforward filter integration Native Nikon Z-mount compatibility with DX-format mirrorless cameras