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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 SNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2021September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–120 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction16 elements in 13 groups; internal focusing10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
CoatingsNano Crystal and ARNEO coatings; fluorine-coated front element–
Aperture detailConstant f/4 maximum aperture; minimum f/22f/1.4–16
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.35 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.39×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with two synchronised stepping motors; automatic and manual focusingMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum 0.35 m from the focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.39× at 120 mm, according to Nikon's Canadian announcementMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the bodyNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresClickless control ring, quiet focusing and reduced focus shift and breathingSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm74.5 mm
Length118 mm86.5 mm
Weight630 g420 g
ControlsZoom, manual focus and customisable control rings; L-Fn button and AF/manual switchSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designExtending zoom barrel with internal focusingInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip resistance, not guaranteed in all situations; fluorine front coating repels dirtDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter × 118 mm from mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 630 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-102 includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-102 hood and CL-C2 case; Nikon notes that lens kits may include a different rear capLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon 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 unconfirmedNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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