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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2015April 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionTwenty elements in sixteen groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI elementThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on front and rear elementsMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
DiaphragmNine rounded blades with electromagnetic controlNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
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 cameras–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.25×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describesStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum distance from focal plane 0.38 m at 35–50 mm; 0.41 m at 24, 28 and 70 mmMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailFour-stop CIPA VR claim, measured at maximum telephoto on an FX DSLR in Normal mode; Normal, Active and Off settingsNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Focus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter88 mm105 mm
Length154.5 mm177.5 mm
Weight1,070 g1,210 g
ControlsZoom and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switchZoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describesInternal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail–95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
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 fieldMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1070 gApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hoodHB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lock–
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-74 hood and CL-M3 semi-soft caseLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to OctoberNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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