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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24–120mm f/4G ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2010October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–120 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical construction17 elements in 13 groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical ED 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 controlAt infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F mount with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DXNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.45 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.24×0.67×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailNikon internal focusing with an ultrasonic motor; manual focus possibleStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.45 m throughout the zoom range, measured from the focal planeMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailNikon UK specifies 0.24×; the current Japanese table specifies 0.23×. The UK value is retainedActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
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 both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresDigital Camera World finds autofocus unsuitable for smooth video focus transitionsSuppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm70 mm
Length103.5 mm72 mm
Weight710 g220 g
ControlsZoom ring, focus ring, distance scale and M/A–M focus switch; no aperture ringCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designRotating zoom ring with focal-length markings at 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 120 mmInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters; Nikon Japan specifies 0.75 mm thread pitch52 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 drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm diameter × 103.5 mm length from the lens mountApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 710 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-53 bayonet hood includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-53 hood and CL-1218 flexible pouchLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 22 September 2010Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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