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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1NikonNIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026July 2020
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm24–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–7.1f/4–6.3
Minimum aperturef/22–40f/22–36
Optical construction12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusingNineteen elements in fifteen groups
Special elementsOne ED and two aspherical elementsTwo ED elements, one aspherical ED element and two aspherical elements
Coatings–ARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure incrementsMaximum f/4 at wide end and f/6.3 at telephoto end; minimum f/22–36
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′FX 84°–12°20′; DX 61°–8°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX camerasNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–300 mm zoom on full frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.5 m
Maximum magnification0.5×0.28×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailStepping motor; automatic or manual focusingStepping-motor autofocus, as Nikon Japan specifies
Focus distance detailDistances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mmInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.5 m at 24 mm, 0.54 m at 35 mm, 0.55 m at 50 mm, 0.58 m at 70 mm, 0.65 m at 105 mm, 0.68 m at 135 mm and 0.7 m at 200 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction publishedMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28× at 200 mm, as Nikon Japan specifies
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera bodyLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; Nikon UK claims 4.5 stops under CIPA conditions. Nikon Japan's launch release instead states 5 stops in Normal mode on a full-frame mirrorless body at the longest focal length; regional claims differ
Video features–Nikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and smooth aperture changes
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter73.5 mm76.5 mm
Length106.5 mm114 mm
Weight350 g570 g
ControlsCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menuZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and zoom lock; autofocus/manual selection through the camera. Control ring can adjust aperture, ISO or exposure compensation, as Digital Camera World describes
Zoom designBarrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mmExtending zoom barrel; lock holds the retracted 24 mm position, as Photography Blog describes
Filter detail–67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every conditionNikon describes sealing against dust and moisture; no waterproof rating stated
Dimensions detailApproximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 76.5 × 114 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 350 gApproximately 570 g
Lens hoodOptional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviewsHB-93 bayonet hood included
In the boxLC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kitsLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailUS maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon Japan gives 3 July 2020 as the on-sale date; initially planned April availability was postponed

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