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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025April 2025
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.25×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
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 mmMinimum 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 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsFocus-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 diameter77 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm105 mm
Length142 mm177.5 mm
Weight675 g1,210 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 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 designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthInternal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail–95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 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-117 with window for rotating filters–
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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