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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2015January 2026
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm24–105 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4–7.1
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–40
Optical constructionTwenty elements in sixteen groups12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI elementOne ED and two aspherical elements
Aperture detail–f/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure increments
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on front and rear elements–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades with electromagnetic controlSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount, FX and DX formats; Nikon Japan warns that E-type electronic diaphragm operation has restrictions with some camerasNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.5×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describesStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum distance from focal plane 0.38 m at 35–50 mm; 0.41 m at 24, 28 and 70 mmDistances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×Maximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detailFour-stop CIPA VR claim, measured at maximum telephoto on an FX DSLR in Normal mode; Normal, Active and Off settingsNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera body
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter88 mm73.5 mm
Length154.5 mm106.5 mm
Weight1,070 g350 g
ControlsZoom and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switchCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menu
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describesBarrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mm
Weather resistanceNikon UK calls it fully weather-sealed and Nikon Japan specifies dust/drip protection; ePHOTOzine's contrary no-weather-resistance statement is not used for the main fieldDesigned for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1070 gApproximately 350 g
Lens hoodHB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lockOptional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviews
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-74 hood and CL-M3 semi-soft caseLC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kits
Release detailNikon Japan gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to OctoberUS maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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