Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR compared with NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR	NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
Released
Released	September 2010	April 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	24–120 mm	28–135 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/4	f/4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Optical construction
Optical construction	17 elements in 13 groups	18 elements in 13 groups
Special elements
Special elements	Two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements	Three ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat; Digital Camera World also identifies Super Integrated Coating	Meso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type mechanical diaphragm control	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′	FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
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	–
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.45 m	0.34 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.24×	0.25×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Nikon internal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; manual focus possible	Stepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum 0.45 m throughout the zoom range, measured from the focal plane	Minimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon UK specifies 0.24×; the current Japanese table specifies 0.23×. The UK value is retained	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	Nikon Japan specifies 3.5 stops under CIPA testing in Normal mode, on a full-frame/FX DSLR at maximum telephoto; Normal and Active modes. No tripod vibration reduction	No optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video features
Video features	Digital Camera World finds autofocus unsuitable for smooth video focus transitions	Focus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	77 mm	95 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	84 mm	105 mm
Length
Length	103.5 mm	177.5 mm
Weight
Weight	710 g (better)	1,210 g
Controls
Controls	Zoom ring, focus ring, distance scale and M/A–M focus switch; no aperture ring	Zoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design
Zoom design	Rotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 120 mm	Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail
Filter detail	77 mm screw-in filters; Nikon Japan specifies 0.75 mm thread pitch	95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Camera Labs identifies a rubber seal at the mount and Digital Camera World describes weather seals; broader protection is not specified in the maker tables, so no general rating is assigned	Maker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 84 mm diameter × 103.5 mm length from the lens mount	Approximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 710 g	Approximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount
Tripod mount	–	Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-53 bayonet hood included	–
In the box
In the box	LC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-53 hood and CL-1218 flexible pouch	LC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan records first sale on 22 September 2010	Nikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date