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

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2015September 2018
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionTwenty elements in sixteen groupsFourteen elements in eleven groups
Special elementsTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI elementOne ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on front and rear elementsNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detail–Constant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
DiaphragmNine rounded blades with electromagnetic controlSeven 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 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 camerasNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.28×–
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describesNikon describes smooth, quiet focusing with floating lens elements for close-distance focus
Focus distance detailMinimum distance from focal plane 0.38 m at 35–50 mm; 0.41 m at 24, 28 and 70 mmInternal focusing; minimum 0.3 m from focal plane at all zoom positions; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×–
Stabilisation detailFour-stop CIPA VR claim, measured at maximum telephoto on an FX DSLR in Normal mode; Normal, Active and Off settingsUses compatible cameras' in-body VR; Nikon's UK page quotes up to five stops for its original camera system, not lens optical VR
Video features–Quiet operation, compensation for focus breathing and smooth exposure control according to Nikon's launch announcement
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter88 mm77.5 mm
Length154.5 mm88.5 mm
Weight1,070 g500 g
ControlsZoom and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switchZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring can adjust exposure compensation in AF
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describesRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring without a separate release button; must extend to a shooting focal length before use
Filter detail–72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
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 fieldNikon states sealing of the lens including moving parts for dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof guarantee
Dimensions detailApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the lens mount flange when retracted
Weight detailApproximately 1070 gApproximately 500 g
Lens hoodHB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lockHB-85 included
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-74 hood and CL-M3 semi-soft caseLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-85 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to OctoberNikon USA's August 2018 announcement gives September 27 availability. This is the retractable f/4 model, distinct from the later f/2.8 zoom

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