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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G EDNikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2010April 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/4
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical construction12 elements in ten groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and two aspherical elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 84°; DX 61°, equivalent to a 36 mm lens's angle of view on FXFX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapter–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.18×0.25×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRear focusing with Silent Wave Motor, M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; Nikon Japan specifies rear focusing rather than the review's generic internal-focusing descriptionStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.25 m; Cameralabs measured 1:5.1 magnification in manual focus, while the main maximum magnification is Nikon's published 0.18×Minimum 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 detail–Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsNo 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 resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter83 mm105 mm
Length88.5 mm177.5 mm
Weight620 g1,210 g
ControlsManual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ringZoom 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 design–Internal 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 resistanceCameralabs identifies a rubber gasket at the mount; no general maker dust or moisture protection claim is assignedMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the mountApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detail–Approximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
In the boxLC-77 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-51 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouchLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon Japan's current shop records 19 March 2010 release, matching its original announced on-sale date. Cameralabs' introductory January 2010 wording is not used as a retail dateNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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