Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S compared with NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

	NikonNIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S	NikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
Released
Released	December 2021	March 2026
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	24–120 mm	70–200 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/4	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/22
Optical construction
Optical construction	16 elements in 13 groups; internal focusing	18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	Three ED elements, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements	One ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings; fluorine-coated front element	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	Constant f/4 maximum aperture; minimum f/22	f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 84°–20°20′; DX 61°–13°20′	FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
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	Native Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Teleconverter support
Teleconverter support	–	Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.35 m	0.38 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.39×	0.3×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Multi-focusing system with two synchronised stepping motors; automatic and manual focusing	Silky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum 0.35 m from the focal plane at all zoom positions	Distances from focal plane; 0.38 m at 70/85 mm, 0.5 m at 105 mm, 0.6 m at 135 mm and 0.8 m at 200 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.39× at 120 mm, according to Nikon's Canadian announcement	Maximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body	Maker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on camera
Video features
Video features	Clickless control ring, quiet focusing and reduced focus shift and breathing	–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	77 mm	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	84 mm	90 mm
Length
Length	118 mm	208 mm
Weight
Weight	630 g (better)	998 g
Controls
Controls	Zoom, manual focus and customisable control rings; L-Fn button and AF/manual switch	AF/manual switch, programmable function controls and focus limiter FULL (infinity–0.38 m) or LIMIT (infinity–5 m); control-ring clicking requires compatible camera/firmware
Zoom design
Zoom design	Extending zoom barrel with internal focusing	Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
Filter detail
Filter detail	77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch	–
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Dust and drip resistance, not guaranteed in all situations; fluorine front coating repels dirt	Dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 84 mm maximum diameter × 118 mm from mount flange	Approximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 630 g	Approximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mount
Tripod mount	–	Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-102 included	HB-119 with filter-adjustment window
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-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
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	US maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained