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

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025September 2018
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsFourteen elements in eleven groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal Coat and fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detail–Constant f/4 maximum; f/22 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.32×–
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsNikon describes smooth, quiet focusing with floating lens elements for close-distance focus
Focus distance detailMinimum 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 mmInternal focusing; minimum 0.3 m from focal plane at all zoom positions; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm–
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyUses compatible cameras' in-body VR; Nikon's UK page quotes up to five stops for its original camera system, not lens optical VR
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsQuiet operation, compensation for focus breathing and smooth exposure control according to Nikon's launch announcement
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm77.5 mm
Length142 mm88.5 mm
Weight675 g500 g
ControlsClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom rangeZoom ring, programmable focus/control ring and A/M switch; no focus-distance scale. Control ring can adjust exposure compensation in AF
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthRetractable barrel, extended by turning the zoom ring without a separate release button; must extend to a shooting focal length before use
Filter detail–72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationNikon states sealing of the lens including moving parts for dust and drip resistance; not a waterproof guarantee
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the lens mount flange when retracted
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 500 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-85 included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-72B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-85 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA's August 2018 announcement gives September 27 availability. This is the retractable f/4 model, distinct from the later f/2.8 zoom

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