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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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NikonNIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2022September 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length17–28 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lens–No
Optical constructionThirteen elements in eleven groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsTwo ED elements, one Super ED element and three aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsAntifouling front coating; Nikon Japan's special-content page also identifies Super Integrated CoatingMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic automatic aperture11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 104°–75°; DX 79°–53°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 camerasNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.19 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.32×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
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 mmMinimum 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 0.19× at 17 mmMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR; compatible camera-body stabilisation can be usedNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet autofocus, clickless control-ring operation and smooth aperture adjustment. Overall barrel length stays fixed while zoomingFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter75 mm84 mm
Length101 mm142 mm
Weight450 g675 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 displayClick 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 designRotating zoom ring; inner optical section moves within the outer barrel, without changing overall lens lengthInternal zoom maintains the lens length
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 conditionsDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 75 × 101 mm; length from lens mount flangeApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detailApproximately 450 gMaker approximately 675 g
Lens hoodHB-107 bayonet hood includedHB-117 with window for rotating filters
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-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 October 2022 as the on-sale date; the US announcement stated late October 2022Announced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day

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