Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S compared with NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

	NikonNIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S	NikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
Released
Released	November 2020	March 2026
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	14–24 mm	70–200 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Optical construction
Optical construction	Sixteen elements in eleven groups	18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	Four ED and three aspherical elements	One ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat, ARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front element	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Constant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimum	f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 114°–84°; DX 90°–61°	FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 21–36 mm zoom on full frame	Native Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	–	Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.28 m	0.38 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.13×	0.3×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Stepping-motor autofocus, as Digital Camera World describes; Nikon states smooth, quiet operation	Silky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Internal focusing; minimum 0.28 m from focal plane at all zoom positions	Distances 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 detail
Magnification detail	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.13× at 24 mm	Maximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical stabilisation, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation	Maker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on camera
Video features
Video features	Nikon describes reduced focus breathing and reduced focus shift while zooming; smooth aperture control via the control ring	–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	112 mm	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	88.5 mm	90 mm
Length
Length	124.5 mm	208 mm
Weight
Weight	650 g (better)	998 g
Controls
Controls	Zoom 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 field	AF/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 design
Zoom design	–	Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
Filter detail
Filter detail	112 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 resistance
Weather resistance	Extensive sealing around moving barrel parts and an aluminium-alloy mount, according to Nikon UK	Dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 88.5 × 124.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange	Approximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 650 g	Approximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mount
Tripod mount	–	Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-96 standard hood and HB-97 filter-support hood included	HB-119 with filter-adjustment window
In the box
In the box	LC-Z1424 and LC-K104 front caps, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-96 and HB-97 hoods, and CL-C2 case	LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon USA specifies November 2020 availability; month precision retained	US maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained