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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VRNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2020September 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–200 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–6.3f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/22
Macro lens–No
Optical constructionNineteen elements in fifteen groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsTwo ED elements, one aspherical ED element and two aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsARNEO coat and fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailMaximum f/4 at wide end and f/6.3 at telephoto end; minimum f/22–36–
DiaphragmSeven rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–12°20′; DX 61°–8°FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–300 mm zoom on full frameNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.5 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.28×0.32×
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocus, as Nikon Japan specifiesMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum distances from focal plane 0.5 m at 24 mm, 0.54 m at 35 mm, 0.55 m at 50 mm, 0.58 m at 70 mm, 0.65 m at 105 mm, 0.68 m at 135 mm and 0.7 m at 200 mmMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.28× at 200 mm, as Nikon Japan specifiesMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detailLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; Nikon UK claims 4.5 stops under CIPA conditions. Nikon Japan's launch release instead states 5 stops in Normal mode on a full-frame mirrorless body at the longest focal length; regional claims differNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing and focus shift while zooming, quiet autofocus and smooth aperture changesFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter76.5 mm84 mm
Length114 mm142 mm
Weight570 g675 g
ControlsZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and zoom lock; autofocus/manual selection through the camera. Control ring can adjust aperture, ISO or exposure compensation, as Digital Camera World describesClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom designExtending zoom barrel; lock holds the retracted 24 mm position, as Photography Blog describesInternal zoom maintains the lens length
Filter detail67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch–
Weather resistanceNikon describes sealing against dust and moisture; no waterproof rating statedDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 76.5 × 114 mm, length measured from camera lens mount flangeApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detailApproximately 570 gMaker approximately 675 g
Lens hoodHB-93 bayonet hood includedHB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the boxLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93 hood and CL-C1 caseLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 3 July 2020 as the on-sale date; initially planned April availability was postponedAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day

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