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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2015September 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lens–No
Optical constructionTwenty elements in sixteen groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI elementTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on front and rear elementsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
DiaphragmNine rounded blades with electromagnetic control11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount, FX and DX formats; Nikon Japan warns that E-type electronic diaphragm operation has restrictions with some camerasNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.32×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describesMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detailMinimum distance from focal plane 0.38 m at 35–50 mm; 0.41 m at 24, 28 and 70 mmMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×Maximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detailFour-stop CIPA VR claim, measured at maximum telephoto on an FX DSLR in Normal mode; Normal, Active and Off settingsNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video features–Focus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter88 mm84 mm
Length154.5 mm142 mm
Weight1,070 g675 g
ControlsZoom and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switchClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describesInternal zoom maintains the lens length
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 fieldDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detailApproximately 1070 gMaker approximately 675 g
Lens hoodHB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lockHB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-74 hood and CL-M3 semi-soft caseLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to OctoberAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day

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