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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2010September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–120 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction17 elements in 13 groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; Digital Camera World also identifies Super Integrated Coating–
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type mechanical diaphragm controlf/1.4–16
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DXNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailNikon internal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; manual focus possibleMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m throughout the zoom range, measured from the focal planeMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailNikon UK specifies 0.24×; the current Japanese table specifies 0.23×. The UK value is retainedMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNikon 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 reductionNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresDigital Camera World finds autofocus unsuitable for smooth video focus transitionsSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm74.5 mm
Length103.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight710 g420 g
ControlsZoom ring, focus ring, distance scale and M/A–M focus switch; no aperture ringSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designRotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 120 mmInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters; Nikon Japan specifies 0.75 mm thread pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceCamera 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 assignedDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm diameter × 103.5 mm length from the lens mountApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 710 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-53 bayonet hood includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-53 hood and CL-1218 flexible pouchLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 22 September 2010Nikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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