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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025April 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm28–400 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/4–8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–45
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groups21 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsFour ED and three aspherical elements
Aperture detail–f/4–22 at 28 mm; f/8–45 at 400 mm
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element–
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 75°–6°10′; DX 53°–4°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon ZNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circleNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.2 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.35×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsStepping motor; automatic or manual 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 distances from focal plane are 0.2 m at 28 mm, 0.36 m at 35 mm, 0.5 m at 50 mm, 0.57 m at 70 mm, 0.6 m at 105 mm, 0.8 m at 200 mm and 1.2 m at 300–400 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmMaximum 0.35× at 28 mm
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyLens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; five stops to CIPA standards in Normal mode at maximum telephoto. Up to 5.5 stops with compatible Synchro VR bodies, measured in Normal mode; this second claim does not separately specify a focal length
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsQuiet stepping-motor autofocus; support for linear manual focus drive
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm84.5 mm
Length142 mm141.5 mm
Weight675 g725 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, focus and customisable control rings; zoom-lock switch; no physical AF/manual switch, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthExtending 14.2× zoom; internal focusing
Filter detail–77 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationSealing around the mount and moving barrel parts provides dust and drip resistance; Nikon does not guarantee it in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 84.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 725 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-114 square hood included; Nikon permits shooting with it inverted
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-114 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail dayNikon Canada states mid-April 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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