Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S compared with NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

	NikonNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S	NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
Released
Released	December 2021	April 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	24–120 mm	28–135 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/4	f/4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Optical construction
Optical construction	16 elements in 13 groups; internal focusing	18 elements in 13 groups
Special elements
Special elements	Three ED elements, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements	Three ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings; fluorine-coated front element	Meso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Constant f/4 maximum aperture; minimum f/22	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′	FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Native Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras	–
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.35 m	0.34 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.39×	0.25×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Multi-focusing system with two synchronised stepping motors; automatic and manual focusing	Stepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum 0.35 m from the focal plane at all zoom positions	Minimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.39× at 120 mm, according to Nikon's Canadian announcement	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body	No optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video features
Video features	Clickless control ring, quiet focusing and reduced focus shift and breathing	Focus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	77 mm	95 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	84 mm	105 mm
Length
Length	118 mm	177.5 mm
Weight
Weight	630 g (better)	1,210 g
Controls
Controls	Zoom, manual focus and customisable control rings; L-Fn button and AF/manual switch	Zoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design
Zoom design	Extending zoom barrel with internal focusing	Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail
Filter detail	77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch	95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Dust and drip resistance, not guaranteed in all situations; fluorine front coating repels dirt	Maker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 84 mm maximum diameter × 118 mm from mount flange	Approximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 630 g	Approximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount
Tripod mount	–	Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-102 included	–
In the box
In the box	LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-102 hood and CL-C2 case; Nikon notes that lens kits may include a different rear cap	LC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Australia states mid-December 2021 availability, while Nikon Canada only states within 2021. Nikon Japan's product page dates its local sale to 28 January 2022. December 2021 retained as sourced earlier retail month; exact first global day and UK day unconfirmed	Nikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date