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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VRNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2015October 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionTwenty elements in sixteen groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED, one aspherical ED, three aspherical and one HRI elementOne aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
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′DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F mount, FX and DX formats; Nikon Japan warns that E-type electronic diaphragm operation has restrictions with some camerasNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.38 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.67×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with manual override; internal focusing, as Amateur Photographer describesStepping motor; 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 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28×Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
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 both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter88 mm70 mm
Length154.5 mm72 mm
Weight1,070 g220 g
ControlsZoom and manual-focus rings, focus-distance window, M/A–M focus switch and VR mode switchCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designBarrel extends during zooming but not focusing, as ePHOTOzine describesInternal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail–52 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 drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 88 mm diameter × 154.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1070 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-74 bayonet hood with recessed release lockOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-74 hood and CL-M3 semi-soft caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Japan gives 22 October 2015; its 20 August notice postponed the original 27 August target to OctoberNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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