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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026December 2020
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–105 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–7.1f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22–40f/16
Optical construction12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusingSeventeen elements in fifteen groups
Special elementsOne ED and two aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings–Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; Nikon USA also specifies Super Integrated Coating
Aperture detailf/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure incrementsf/1.2 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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 75 mm lens on full frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.5×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping motor; automatic or manual focusingMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two smaller focusing groups, according to Nikon USA
Focus distance detailDistances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mmInternal focusing; minimum 0.45 m measured from focal plane
Magnification detailMaximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction publishedMaximum reproduction ratio 0.15×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera bodyNo optical stabilisation, as Camera Labs confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video features–Nikon describes quiet focusing, reduced focus breathing, stable exposure and smooth aperture adjustment through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter73.5 mm89.5 mm
Length106.5 mm150 mm
Weight350 g1,090 g
ControlsCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menuFocus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focus distance and depth of field
Filter detail–82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Zoom designBarrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mm–
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every conditionSeals around moving barrel parts and rubber sealing around the metal mount, according to Nikon UK
Dimensions detailApproximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 89.5 × 150 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 350 gApproximately 1090 g
Lens hoodOptional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviewsHB-94 included, reversible for transport
In the boxLC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kitsLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-94 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailUS maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA specifies December 2020 availability; month precision retained

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