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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1NikonNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026August 2020
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–105 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–7.1f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–40f/22
Optical construction12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusingTwenty-one elements in eighteen groups
Special elementsOne ED and two aspherical elementsSix ED elements, two aspherical elements, one fluorite element and one SR element
Coatings–Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; fluorine-coated front element, as Nikon UK specifies
Aperture detailf/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure incrementsConstant f/2.8 maximum; f/22 minimum
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–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 105–300 mm zoom on full frame
Teleconverter support–Nikon Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4x and TC-2.0x, as listed by Nikon UK
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.2 m0.5 m
Maximum magnification0.5×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailStepping motor; automatic or manual focusingMulti-focus design, as Nikon Japan describes; Digital Camera World identifies two synchronised stepping-motor drives
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 70 mm, 0.63 m at 85 mm, 0.68 m at 105 mm, 0.8 m at 135 mm and 1 m at 200 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction publishedMaximum reproduction ratio 0.2×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera bodyLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; Nikon states 5.5 stops in Normal mode on a full-frame mirrorless body at the longest focal length, according to CIPA conditions
Video features–Nikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet focusing and smooth aperture changes through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter73.5 mm89 mm
Length106.5 mm220 mm
Weight350 g1,360 g
ControlsCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menuZoom ring, focus ring, programmable control ring, L-Fn1, four repeated L-Fn2 buttons, A/M switch and DISP; OLED shows aperture, focal length, focus distance and depth of field
Zoom designBarrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mmInternal zoom keeps the external length fixed, as Digital Camera World describes
Filter detail–77 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDesigned for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every conditionNikon describes extensive weather sealing; no waterproof rating stated
Dimensions detailApproximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flangeApproximately 89 × 220 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 350 gApproximately 1,360 g without tripod collar; approximately 1,440 g with tripod collar, as Nikon UK states
Tripod mount–Rotating tripod collar with removable foot and two attachment threads, as both reviews describe
Lens hoodOptional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviewsHB-92 bayonet hood included
In the boxLC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kitsLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-92 hood and CL-C3 case
Release detailUS maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon Japan gives 28 August 2020 as the on-sale date, following the January announcement and delayed initial availability

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