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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G EDNikonNIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2015October 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction12 elements in nine groupsTwelve elements in ten groups
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and two aspherical elementsOne ED and four aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detail–f/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimum
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 84°; DX 61°FX 84°; DX 61°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Digital Camera World gives a 36 mm equivalent angle of view on DXNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.23 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRear focusing with an ultrasonic motor according to Nikon Japan; both reviews identify Silent Wave Motor and manual overrideMulti-focusing system using two AF drives in tandem; near-silent stepping motors, according to Nikon's launch announcement
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.23 m from the focal planeRear focusing system according to Nikon UK; minimum 0.25 m from focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detail–Maximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.15×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsNo lens optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras provide in-body stabilisation. Nikon's launch release identifies in-camera five-axis VR and electronic VR
Video features–Nikon describes reduced focus breathing, near-silent AF and silent aperture control through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter77.5 mm78 mm
Length83 mm96.5 mm
Weight355 g450 g
ControlsFocus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports no aperture ring and a non-rotating front elementProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; ring can control aperture or exposure compensation; no focus-distance scale
Filter detail–72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDigital Camera World identifies a mount gasket, while ePHOTOzine notes the lack of general weather resistance. No general maker protection rating is assignedNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guarantee
Dimensions detailApproximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 83 mm from the mountApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 96.5 mm from the camera lens mount flange
Weight detailNikon UK and Japan specify 355 g; Digital Camera World's table and prose give 335 g. The maker figure is retainedApproximately 450 g
Lens hood–HB-88 included
In the boxLC-72 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-76 bayonet hood and CL-1015 lens caseLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-88 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon Canada stated mid-September 2015 availability; Nikon Japan records 17 September 2015. Month precision is retained because Canada's first-sale day is unspecifiedNikon Canada's September 2019 announcement specifies October 2019 availability; a confirmed first retail day was not found

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