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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2015September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical constructionTwenty elements in sixteen groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI elementOne aspherical element
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on front and rear elements–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades with electromagnetic controlNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.17×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describesMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; 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 mmMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×Maximum 0.17×
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 Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter88 mm74.5 mm
Length154.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight1,070 g420 g
ControlsZoom and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switchSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describesInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail–62 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 fieldDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1070 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lockHB-115 included
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-74 hood and CL-M3 semi-soft caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon Japan gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to OctoberNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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