Sharpness centrally is outstanding from f/1.8 right through to f/8 and excellent ... Distortion measures at -1.32% barrel, a good result for a 35mm lens. Further correction can be undertaken ...

The lens's widest f/1.7 aperture puts it ever-so-slightly faster than Nikon's own Z 35mm f/1.8 S, but at a fraction of the cost. The minimum aperture is f/16. An STM focus drive should ensure ...