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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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NikonNIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 SNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2020September 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length14–24 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lens–No
Optical constructionSixteen elements in eleven groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsFour ED and three aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat, ARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimum–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 21–36 mm zoom on full frameNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.28 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.32×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, as Digital Camera World describes; Nikon states smooth, quiet operationMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.13× at 24 mmMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and reduced focus shift while zooming; smooth aperture control via the control ringFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter112 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter88.5 mm84 mm
Length124.5 mm142 mm
Weight650 g675 g
ControlsZoom ring, focus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows focal length, aperture, focus distance and depth of fieldClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom design–Internal zoom maintains the lens length
Filter detail112 mm screw-on filters attach through supplied HB-97 specialised hood; rear slot accepts gel filters. No direct front filter thread on the bare lens–
Weather resistanceExtensive sealing around moving barrel parts and an aluminium-alloy mount, according to Nikon UKDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 88.5 × 124.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detailApproximately 650 gMaker approximately 675 g
Lens hoodHB-96 standard hood and HB-97 filter-support hood includedHB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the boxLC-Z1424 and LC-K104 front caps, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-96 and HB-97 hoods, and CL-C2 caseLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon USA specifies November 2020 availability; month precision retainedAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day

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