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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025March 2023
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length24–70 mm26 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsEight elements in six groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsThree aspherical elements
Aperture detail–f/2.8 maximum; f/16 minimum
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element–
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesSeven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 79°; DX 57°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 39 mm lens on full frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.19×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsStepping-motor autofocus, according to Nikon USA
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 mmAll-element focusing system; minimum 0.2 m measured from focal plane. The inner barrel extends during close focusing
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum reproduction ratio 0.19×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo optical VR; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsCamera Labs finds visible focus breathing; both Camera Labs and Amateur Photographer find audible focus-drive noise
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm70 mm
Length142 mm23.5 mm
Weight675 g125 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 for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; focus mode selected through the camera
Filter detail–52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch, attach to the supplied HB-111 hood rather than directly to the lens
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens length–
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationMetal mount and dust- and drip-resistant design; Nikon does not guarantee resistance in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 70 × 23.5 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 125 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-111 included; provides filter attachment and protects the front
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-K108 front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-111 hood; CL-C4 case optional
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA specifies early March 2023 availability; month precision retained

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