Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR compared with NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR	NikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
Released
Released	September 2010	March 2026
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	24–120 mm	70–200 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/4	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Optical construction
Optical construction	17 elements in 13 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; Digital Camera World also identifies Super Integrated Coating	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range; G-type mechanical diaphragm control	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 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′	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	0.45 m	0.38 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.24×	0.3×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	Yes	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Nikon internal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; manual focus possible	Silky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum 0.45 m throughout the zoom range, measured from the focal plane	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 specifies 0.24×; the current Japanese table specifies 0.23×. The UK value is retained	Maximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
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	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
Video features
Video features	Digital Camera World finds autofocus unsuitable for smooth video focus transitions	–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	77 mm	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	84 mm	90 mm
Length
Length	103.5 mm	208 mm
Weight
Weight	710 g (better)	998 g
Controls
Controls	Zoom ring, focus ring, distance scale and M/A–M focus switch; no aperture ring	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 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 120 mm	Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
Filter detail
Filter detail	77 mm screw-in filters; Nikon Japan specifies 0.75 mm thread pitch	–
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	Dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 84 mm diameter × 103.5 mm length from the lens mount	Approximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 710 g	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	HB-53 bayonet hood included	HB-119 with filter-adjustment window
In the box
In the box	LC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-53 hood and CL-1218 flexible pouch	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 Japan records first sale on 22 September 2010	US maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained