Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 35mm
The 35mm f/1.4 prime lens uses a 10-blade diaphragm and manual focus design to deliver smooth bokeh and strong low-light control in a compact full-frame package. Its lightweight 272g build, vintage-inspired metal construction, and low-reflective multilayer coating reduce aberrations while providing a tactile shooting experience absent from modern AF lenses. Best for portrait and street photographers who prioritize shallow depth of field, manual control, and a classic rendering over landscape sharpness.
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 praise the lens for outstanding sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light video stability.
- Exceptional image sharpness and fast, snappy autofocus performance.
- Great for low-light video with steady zoom and beautiful results wide open.
- Professional-grade 70-200mm f2.8 zoom delivers outstanding overall quality.
- No regrets or reservations reported; buyers highly satisfied with the lens.
- Q4 2025100/100
Buyers praised the lens for exceptional sharpness, rewarding upgrade from other brands, and confidence in performance. Fast delivery was also appreciated.
- Lens sharpness and performance highly praised
- Satisfying upgrade from competitor lens
- Confidence in lens for shooting
- Fast, reliable service from retailer
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 35 |
| Focal Length Max | 35 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 5 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 350 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 35mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 35mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 272 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | - | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artra Lab Nonikkor-MC 35mm f/1.4 35mm | 53.9 | 97.2 | 78 | 66.6 | 2.5 | 96.4 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 98.6 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$386
We started tracking prices for this product on May 30, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
