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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025October 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm24 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsTwelve elements in ten groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne ED and four aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detail–f/1.8 maximum; f/16 minimum
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 84°; DX 61°
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 m0.25 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsMulti-focusing system using two AF drives in tandem; near-silent stepping motors, according to Nikon's launch announcement
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 mmRear focusing system according to Nikon UK; minimum 0.25 m from focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum reproduction ratio approximately 0.15×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo lens optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras provide in-body stabilisation. Nikon's launch release identifies in-camera five-axis VR and electronic VR
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsNikon describes reduced focus breathing, near-silent AF and silent aperture control through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm78 mm
Length142 mm96.5 mm
Weight675 g450 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 rangeProgrammable focus/control ring and A/M switch; ring can control aperture or exposure compensation; no focus-distance scale
Filter detail–72 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationNikon states sealing of moving barrel parts against dust and water droplets; not a waterproof guarantee
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 78 mm maximum diameter × 96.5 mm from the camera lens mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 450 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-88 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-88 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 Canada's September 2019 announcement specifies October 2019 availability; a confirmed first retail day was not found

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