[Night Portrait Test] Nikon 35mm f/1.2 - Low Light Dream Lens

Martin Wong ·

Key takeaways

  • Completes the set. With the 50 and 85 f/1.2 S (from 1:00).
  • Three 35s compared. f/1.2, f/1.4, f/1.8 (from 3:00).
  • Function button. Mine is silent mode (from 5:00).
  • Video focal length. Close enough to the person (from 6:00).
  • Why portraits. Lots of light at f/1.2 (from 7:00).

Completing my f/1.2 Z lens set with the latest 35mm f/1.2 from Nikon, I instantly took it out for a spin and tested its limit by doing a series of night portraits and videos.

Nikon 35mm f/1.2: https://geni.us/NIKKORz35mm

K&F VND filter: https://geni.us/KFvnd2-400 (20% OFF on K&F with code "MARTIN")

00:00 - Opening

00:30 - Intro

02:00 - Unboxing

03:13 - 35mm Comparison

06:52 - Photoshoot/Videoshoot

14:10 - Final Video

15:12 - Price

FAQ

What are Nikon S lenses?

Nikon's best of the best, their top line of lenses.

What do you set the 35mm f/1.2 lens function button to?

Silent mode, so I can press it and my camera instantly goes silent at events.

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Questions? Ask me in the comments on the video on YouTube.