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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1

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NikonNIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022January 2026
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length17–28 mm24–105 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4–7.1
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–40
Optical constructionThirteen elements in eleven groups12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED elements, one Super ED element and three aspherical elementsOne ED and two aspherical elements
Aperture detail–f/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure increments
CoatingsAntifouling front coating; Nikon Japan's special-content page also identifies Super Integrated Coating–
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic automatic apertureSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 104°–75°; DX 79°–53°FX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.19 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.5×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum focal-plane distances 0.19 m at 17 mm, 0.23 m at 20 mm and 0.26 m at 24 and 28 mmDistances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19× at 17 mmMaximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR; compatible camera-body stabilisation can be usedNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet autofocus, clickless control-ring operation and smooth aperture adjustment. Overall barrel length stays fixed while zooming–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter75 mm73.5 mm
Length101 mm106.5 mm
Weight450 g350 g
ControlsZoom ring and shared programmable focus/control ring; Nikon Japan describes linear manual-focus response with compatible cameras. Digital Camera World identifies aperture, ISO and exposure-compensation assignments and absence of a separate third ring, function buttons or displayCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menu
Zoom designRotating zoom ring; inner optical section moves within the outer barrel, without changing overall lens lengthBarrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mm
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch–
Weather resistanceDust and drip protection and antifouling front coating; Nikon does not guarantee complete resistance in all conditionsDesigned for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 75 × 101 mm; length from lens mount flangeApproximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 450 gApproximately 350 g
Lens hoodHB-107 bayonet hood includedOptional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviews
In the boxNikon Japan lists LC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-107 hood and CL-C1 case; Photography Blog's review reported no case in its sampleLC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kits
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 October 2022 as the on-sale date; the US announcement stated late October 2022US maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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