My dream Nikon lens has finally landed – an affordable 35mm f/1.2 prime

• Viltrox’s second professional ‘LAB’ series lens lands for Nikon Z cameras
• The AF 35mm F1.2 LAB prime was already available for Sony E-mount
• It costs $999 / £959 (around AU$1,900)

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Viltrox lenses – the Chinese lens maker has in my mind established itself as a serious alternative to pricey proprietary lenses (and Sigma), following a string of sharp and affordable optics, spearheaded by its ‘LAB’ series of pro primes. And as a Nikon user, I’ve just seen the excellent news – Viltrox’s AF 35mm F1.2 LAB is, finally, available for Nikon Z mount.

We’ve already reviewed the Sony E-mount version of the Viltrox AF 35mm F1.2 LAB and given it a maximum 5 out of 5 rating – it’s an exceptionally high-quality prime, available for 50% less than the superb Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art and Sony’s dated Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM.