Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED compared with NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED	NikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
Released
Released	November 2007	March 2026
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	14–24 mm	70–200 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Optical construction
Optical construction	14 elements in 11 groups	18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	Two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements	One ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type automatic diaphragm	f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°	FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DX	Native Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	–	Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.28 m	0.38 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	–	0.3×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Internal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; Nikon USA identifies Silent Wave Motor. Manual focus override via M/A mode	Silky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum 0.28 m at 18–24 mm; Nikon Japan specifies 0.3 m below 18 mm	Distances from focal plane; 0.38 m at 70/85 mm, 0.5 m at 105 mm, 0.6 m at 135 mm and 0.8 m at 200 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon UK publishes a maximum reproduction ratio of 1/6.7, while the current Japanese table gives 0.14×; both are retained here without silently equating them	Maximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World	Maker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on camera
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	–	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	98 mm	90 mm
Length
Length	131.5 mm	208 mm
Weight
Weight	1,000 g	998 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Zoom ring, focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine finds both rings smooth with short focus-ring travel	AF/manual switch, programmable function controls and focus limiter FULL (infinity–0.38 m) or LIMIT (infinity–5 m); control-ring clicking requires compatible camera/firmware
Zoom design
Zoom design	Rotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 14, 15, 16, 18, 20 and 24 mm	Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
Filter detail
Filter detail	No standard screw-in filter attachment. Digital Camera World notes specialist external filter systems can be used with a dedicated adapter	–
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	ePHOTOzine identifies a rubber seal at the mount and Digital Camera World describes weather seals. The maker tables do not define broader protection, so no general rating is assigned	Dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 131.5 mm length from the lens mount	Approximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Nikon UK specifies approximately 1,000 g; the current Japanese table specifies approximately 970 g. The UK figure is retained	Approximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mount
Tripod mount	–	Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hood
Lens hood	Fixed hood around the curved front element	HB-119 with filter-adjustment window
In the box
In the box	Slip-on front cap, rear cap and CL-M3 semi-soft case; Nikon Japan's shop identifies the rear cap as LF-1	LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon USA stated November 2007 availability; Nikon Japan's shop records 30 November 2007. Month precision is retained because the US first-sale day is not given	US maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained