Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1 | NikonNIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | January 2026 | July 2023 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 24–105 mm | 70–180 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4–7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22–40 | f/22 |
| Optical construction | 12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusing | Nineteen elements in fourteen groups |
| Special elements | One ED and two aspherical elements | Five ED elements, one Super ED element and three aspherical elements |
| Coatings | – | Antifouling coating on the front-most surface |
| 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 | – |
| Diaphragm | Seven rounded blades | Nine rounded blades |
| Angle of view | FX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′ | FX 34°20′–13°40′; DX 22°50′–9° |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Image circle | Full frame | Full frame |
| Compatibility | Native Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras | Nikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras |
| Teleconverter support | – | Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× extends reach to 252 mm; TC-2.0× to 360 mm and maximum reproduction ratio to 0.96×. Nikon cautions that autofocus or electronic rangefinding may be unreliable depending on subject, lighting and focus point |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.2 m | 0.27 m (autofocus) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.5× | 0.48× (autofocus) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Autofocus detail | Stepping motor; automatic or manual focusing | Stepping-motor autofocus; Nikon Japan identifies a multi-focus system |
| Focus distance detail | Distances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mm | Internal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.27 m at 70 mm, 0.33 m at 85 mm, 0.42 m at 105 mm, 0.58 m at 135 mm and 0.85 m at 180 mm. Nikon Japan explicitly confirms autofocus at minimum distance. CameraLabs measured 0.26 m at 70 mm in manual focus; that measured value does not replace Nikon's autofocus figure |
| Magnification detail | Maximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published | Nikon's maximum reproduction ratio is 0.48×, with autofocus at minimum distance. CameraLabs' manual-focus test at 70 mm reached 1:1.9; its closest-focus image quality was weaker outside the centre |
| Stabilisation detail | No optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera body | No optical VR; stabilisation depends on a compatible camera body's sensor-shift system |
| Video features | – | Nikon describes quiet focusing and reduced breathing, but warns that breathing can remain visible depending on distance. Digital Camera World and CameraLabs both observed breathing |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 73.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Length | 106.5 mm | 151 mm |
| Weight | 350 g (better) | 795 g |
| Controls | Customisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menu | Zoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and zoom lock at 70 mm; no AF/MF switch, function buttons or display. Digital Camera World describes aperture, ISO and exposure-compensation assignments |
| Zoom design | Barrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mm | Extending zoom barrel; no detachable tripod collar, as CameraLabs describes |
| Filter detail | – | 67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch |
| Weather resistance | Designed for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition | Nikon describes dust and drip resistance; complete protection is not guaranteed in all conditions |
| Dimensions detail | Approximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flange | Approximately 83.5 × 151 mm; length from lens mount flange |
| Weight detail | Approximately 350 g | Approximately 795 g |
| Lens hood | Optional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviews | HB-113 hood included |
| In the box | LC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kits | LC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-113 hood and CL-C2 case |
| Release detail | US maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained | Nikon Japan gives 14 July 2023 as the on-sale date; the US announcement stated mid-July 2023 |
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