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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2020April 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–50 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/4–6.3f/4
Minimum aperturef/22–36f/22
Optical constructionEleven elements in ten groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
Coatings–Meso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detailMaximum f/4 at 24 mm and f/6.3 at 50 mm; minimum f/22 at 24 mm and f/36 at 50 mm–
DiaphragmSeven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–47°; DX 61°–31°30′FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 36–75 mm zoom on full frame–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.35 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.25×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping-motor autofocusStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing; minimum distance 0.35 m from focal plane at all zoom positionsMinimum 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 detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.17× at 50 mmMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical vibration reduction, as both reviews confirm; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisationNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresNikon describes reduced focus breathing, quiet autofocus and smooth exposure adjustments through the control ringFocus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter52 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter73.5 mm105 mm
Length51 mm177.5 mm
Weight195 g1,210 g
ControlsZoom ring and programmable focus/control ring; control ring can adjust aperture, exposure compensation or ISO. No dedicated autofocus/manual switch, as both reviews describeZoom 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 designButton-free retractable barrel operated by rotating the zoom ring; lens must be extended for shootingInternal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail52 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistanceNikon describes dust and drip resistance; no waterproof rating statedMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 73.5 × 51 mm; 51 mm is measured from camera lens mount flange with lens retractedApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 195 gApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hoodHB-98 hood is optional, sold separately–
In the boxLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; CL-C4 case is optionalLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon Japan gives 28 August 2020 as the on-sale date; July 2020 was the announcement monthNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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