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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2015March 2026
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Optical constructionTwenty elements in sixteen groups18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI elementOne ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coating on front and rear elementsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detail–f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
DiaphragmNine rounded blades with electromagnetic control11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
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
Teleconverter support–Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.3×
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describesSilky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
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; 0.38 m at 70/85 mm, 0.5 m at 105 mm, 0.6 m at 135 mm and 0.8 m at 200 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×Maximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 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 settingsMaker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on camera
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter88 mm90 mm
Length154.5 mm208 mm
Weight1,070 g998 g
ControlsZoom and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switchAF/manual switch, programmable function controls and focus limiter FULL (infinity–0.38 m) or LIMIT (infinity–5 m); control-ring clicking requires compatible camera/firmware
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describesInternal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
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 resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1070 gApproximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hoodHB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lockHB-119 with filter-adjustment window
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-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
Release detailNikon Japan gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to OctoberUS maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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