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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8

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NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S IINikonNIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025January 2022
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length24–70 mm28–75 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/22
Macro lensNo–
Optical construction14 elements in 10 groupsFifteen elements in twelve groups
Special elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elementsOne Super ED element, one ED element and three aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front elementAntifouling coating on the frontmost lens surface
Diaphragm11 rounded bladesNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture control
Angle of viewFX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′FX 75°–32°10′; DX 53°–21°20′
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, as Photography Blog describes
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.24 m0.19 m
Maximum magnification0.32×0.34×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil MotorsStepping-motor autofocus
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 distances from focal plane 0.19 m at 28 mm, 0.22 m at 35 mm, 0.3 m at 50 mm and 0.39 m at 75 mm. CameraLabs measured 0.37 m at 75 mm; main values retain Nikon UK's published specification
Magnification detailMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mmNikon maximum reproduction ratio 0.34×
Stabilisation detailNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera bodyNo optical VR; a compatible camera body can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbalsNikon describes reduced focus breathing, stable exposure control, quiet autofocus and smooth control-ring operation
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm75 mm
Length142 mm120.5 mm
Weight675 g565 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 and programmable shared focus/control ring; Nikon describes aperture and exposure-compensation assignments. Photography Blog also identifies ISO assignment and absence of external switches; focus mode is selected on the camera
Zoom designInternal zoom maintains the lens lengthBarrel extends while zooming towards 75 mm, as Photography Blog describes; main length is at 28 mm
Filter detail–67 mm screw-on filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situationDust and drip protection; Nikon does not guarantee complete resistance in all conditions
Dimensions detailApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens endApproximately 75 × 120.5 mm; extension from lens mount
Weight detailMaker approximately 675 gApproximately 565 g
Lens hoodHB-117 with window for rotating filtersHB-93A hood included
In the boxLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-93A 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 Japan gives 28 January 2022 as the on-sale date; its original February plan was revised on 19 January

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